Park Lane is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 7LB 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 Park Lane, Fareham, PO16 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 7LE, PO16 7HQ, PO16 7LA, PO16 7EF, PO16 7HF, PO16 7HD, PO16 7JZ, PO16 7LF, PO16 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO16 7LB is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 45.4% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 54.6% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 7LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.7% 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 | 19.4% | 19.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 67.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 23.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 53% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 49.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 85.9% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 88.2% 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% | 88.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 88.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% higher than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Park Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue and the 105th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2024-12-13 | £761,569 |
| 42 Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2022-12-16 | £762,998 |
| 56 Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-07-28 | £766,319 |
| 40 Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-03-04 | £720,754 |
| 46 Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-04-03 | £575,811 |
PO16 7LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO16 7LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison Primary School Harrison Road , PO16 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 1,703 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 | 1,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,808 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 | 342 yd | |
| The Makers House | 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham | 593 yd | |
| Coco'S Coffee Shop | 110 Miller Drive, Fareham | 825 yd | |
| Dragon Chinese Restaurant | 35 - 37 Trinity Street, Fareham | 851 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Broadcut | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Miller | Jolly Miller, 96 Miller Drive | 819 yd | |
| The Fareham | The Fareham, 54 Trinity Street | 886 yd | |
| Fareham Snooker Club | Fareham Snooker Club, Broadcut | 919 yd | |
| The Trinity Tavern | The Trinity Tavern, 3 Trinity Street | 1,006 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse, 44 North Wallington | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino'S Pizza | 183 West Street, Fareham | 1,041 yd | |
| Lj Chinese Cuisine | 183a West Street, Fareham | 1,041 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 137 West Street, Fareham | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury'S | Sainsburys, Broadcut | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School MORSHEAD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 524 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.