Uplands Crescent is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 7JY is located in the Wallington & Downend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Uplands Crescent, Fareham, PO16 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 7EG, PO16 7EH, PO16 7EE, PO16 7JZ, PO16 7YF, PO16 7YE, PO16 7YH, PO16 7JR, PO16 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 7JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO16 7JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 29.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 57.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 55.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 39.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 96% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uplands Crescent was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% lower than the Fareham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Uplands Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town and the 91st lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Uplands Crescent, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2024-11-25 | £372,515 |
| 8 Uplands Crescent, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-08 | £407,392 |
| 5 Uplands Crescent, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-12 | £387,023 |
| 21 Uplands Crescent, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2023-04-24 | £440,946 |
| 29 Uplands Crescent, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-03-22 | £331,006 |
PO16 7JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,118 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 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 1,583 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 | 911 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Leisure Centre | Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane | 238 yd | |
| Dragon Chinese Restaurant | 35 - 37 Trinity Street, Fareham | 570 yd | |
| The Makers House | 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham | 597 yd | |
| Ashcroft Arts Centre | Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road | 620 yd | |
| Medicot Ltd | 3 Osborn Road South, Fareham | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fareham | The Fareham, 54 Trinity Street | 592 yd | |
| The Trinity Tavern | The Trinity Tavern, 3 Trinity Street | 717 yd | |
| Fareham Snooker Club | Fareham Snooker Club, Broadcut | 745 yd | |
| The Lord Arthur Lee | The Lord Arthur Lee, 100 - 108 West Street | 793 yd | |
| The West Street Alehouse | 164a West Street, Fareham | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Gogo | 137 West Street, Fareham | 747 yd | |
| Domino'S Pizza | 183 West Street, Fareham | 757 yd | |
| Lj Chinese Cuisine | 183a West Street, Fareham | 757 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 128 West Street, Fareham | 794 yd | |
| Canton Express | 150 West Street, Fareham | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury'S | Sainsburys, Broadcut | 667 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 208 - 228 West Street, Fareham | 895 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Quay Street | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Uplands Primary School MORSHEAD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Fareham) PULHEIM PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Fusion Fitness Gym LYSSES COURT | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Wykeham House School (Closed) East Street | 1,037 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.