Newtown is in Portchester, Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 8BH is located in the Portchester Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newtown, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 9XT, PO16 8BE, PO16 9PN, PO16 8BD, PO16 9NB, PO16 9PP, PO16 9SE, PO16 8BQ, PO16 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 8BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.4% | 29.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 35.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 19% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 27% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 19.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newtown was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% higher than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newtown has the 8th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 77th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-09-24 | £253,715 |
| 55 Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-09-17 | £250,175 |
| 56 Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-05-13 | £251,877 |
| 55 Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2011-03-08 | £298,018 |
| 58 Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2007-11-22 | £293,431 |
PO16 8BH 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 8BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary First School Portsdown Road , PO6 4QJ | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Shore Infant School Jubilee Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QJ | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Jubilee Avenue , PO6 4QW | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulsgrove East First School Jubilee Avenue , PO6 4QW | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard School Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | - not rated | 696 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 5,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafield School Westlands Grove , Portchester PO16 9AA | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wymering School Sevenoaks Road , PO6 3YB | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generations Wellbeing Centre | Castle County Day Centre, Castle Street | 206 yd | |
| Portchester Methodist Church | Portchester Methodist Church, Castle Street | 268 yd | |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd | 11 West Street, Portchester | 332 yd | |
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 398 yd | |
| Deep Blue At Mother Kelly's (Paulsgrove) | 221 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 206 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 332 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 378 yd | |
| The Cormorant | The Cormorant, 181 Castle Street | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Grill | 4 Castle Street, Portchester | 206 yd | |
| Domino Pizza | 12a West Street, Portchester | 283 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 374 yd | |
| Solent Kebab | 249 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 443 yd | |
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Castle View Academy ALLAWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 955 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 334.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.