The Queensway is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 8AY is located in the Portchester Wicor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Queensway, Fareham, PO16 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 9UA, PO16 9UB, PO16 9XQ, PO16 8NQ, PO16 9XN, PO16 8AZ, PO16 9XR, PO16 8NG, PO16 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO16 8AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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% | 22.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 58.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 47.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23% | 16.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 27.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.2% | 94.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Queensway was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% higher than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Queensway has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 106th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Queensway, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-08-01 | £493,983 |
| 17 The Queensway, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-17 | £381,148 |
| 1 The Queensway, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-06-01 | £313,776 |
| 4 The Queensway, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2022-01-17 | £294,668 |
| 11 The Queensway, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £354,995 | 2021-12-09 | £366,313 |
PO16 8AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wicor Primary School Hatherley Crescent , Portchester PO16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjories Tea Rooms And Bistro | 1 Russell Buildings, 86 West Street | 689 yd | |
| Darcys | 44a West Street, Portchester | 782 yd | |
| Castle Takeaway | 153 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 797 yd | |
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 850 yd | |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd | 11 West Street, Portchester | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seagull | The Seagull, Cornaway Lane | 258 yd | |
| The Wicor Mill | The Wicor Mill, 246 White Hart Lane | 505 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 883 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 907 yd | |
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Chinese Take Away | 121 West Street, Portchester | 475 yd | |
| Ocean Plaice | 254 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 505 yd | |
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 782 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 886 yd | |
| Domino Pizza | 12a West Street, Portchester | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Barn Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 466 yd | |
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Wicor Recreation Ground Cranleigh Road | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 122.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.