Osborn Road South is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 7DF is located in the Fareham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osborn Road South, Fareham, PO16 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 7DG, PO16 0EA, PO16 7DD, PO16 0DU, PO16 7US, PO16 7AY, PO16 0DZ, PO16 7SD, PO16 0ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO16 7DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 54.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 26.6% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 36.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 14.8% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 21% | 19.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 35.4% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 24.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PO16 7DF this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 23.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 96.9% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 88.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 88.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborn Road South was 175.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% higher than the Fareham Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Osborn Road South has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town and the 19th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Alexander House, 1 Osborn Road South, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-05-13 | £206,372 |
| Flat 4 Alexander House, 1 Osborn Road South, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2016-01-08 | £175,181 |
| 23 Osborn Road South, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2015-01-30 | £419,665 |
| 27 Osborn Road South, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2014-11-06 | £447,794 |
| Flat 2 Alexander House, 1 Osborn Road South, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £107,500 | 2014-08-08 | £144,634 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO16 7DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Primary School Harrison Road , PO16 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Redlands Lane , PO16 0UD | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Neville Lovett Community School and Continuing Education Centre St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 2out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampshire College Group Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All's Well 18 High Street , PO16 7AF | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham House School East Street , PO16 0BW | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Roche Court , Wickham Road PO17 5BL | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicot Ltd | 3 Osborn Road South, Fareham | 19 yd | |
| Kens Fried Chicken And Speedy Pizza | 161 West Street, Fareham | 119 yd | |
| Fareham Charcoal Grill | 140 West Street, Fareham | 151 yd | |
| La Orient | 138 West Street, Fareham | 151 yd | |
| Pattaya | 114 West Street, Fareham | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fareham | The Fareham, 54 Trinity Street | 109 yd | |
| The Trinity Tavern | The Trinity Tavern, 3 Trinity Street | 135 yd | |
| The Lord Arthur Lee | The Lord Arthur Lee, 100 - 108 West Street | 153 yd | |
| Fareham Masonic Club | Harmony Hall, 34 Queens Road | 223 yd | |
| The West Street Alehouse | 164a West Street, Fareham | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Gogo | 137 West Street, Fareham | 108 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 128 West Street, Fareham | 153 yd | |
| Domino'S Pizza | 183 West Street, Fareham | 177 yd | |
| Lj Chinese Cuisine | 183a West Street, Fareham | 177 yd | |
| Canton Express | 150 West Street, Fareham | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 208 - 228 West Street, Fareham | 443 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Quay Street | 524 yd | |
| Sainsbury'S | Sainsburys, Broadcut | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Fareham) PULHEIM PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Wykeham House School (Closed) East Street | 737 yd | |
| Fusion Fitness Gym LYSSES COURT | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Bath Lane Recreation Ground SPORTS CLUB SPORTS CLUB BATH LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.