The Hillway is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 8BS 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 The Hillway, Fareham, PO16 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 8BL, PO16 8DJ, PO16 8DD, PO16 8BN, PO16 8PD, PO16 8BT, PO16 8BU, PO16 8PB, PO16 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 8BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8BS 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 | 15.2% | 27.1% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 57.6% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 38.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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 | 20.9% | 13.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 33.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 94.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 94.6% | 95.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hillway was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hillway has the 9th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 95th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Hillway, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-04-29 | £397,833 |
| 27 The Hillway, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-19 | £438,163 |
| 25 The Hillway, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-03-12 | £356,372 |
| 49 The Hillway, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-04-03 | £397,297 |
| 29 The Hillway, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2018-03-02 | £384,146 |
PO16 8BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wicor Primary School Hatherley Crescent , Portchester PO16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 5,075 yd | University technical college | 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 | 5,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 4,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 4,686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 420 yd | |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd | 11 West Street, Portchester | 421 yd | |
| Darcys | 44a West Street, Portchester | 447 yd | |
| Marjories Tea Rooms And Bistro | 1 Russell Buildings, 86 West Street | 464 yd | |
| Portchester Methodist Church | Portchester Methodist Church, Castle Street | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 421 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 449 yd | |
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 559 yd | |
| The Seagull | The Seagull, Cornaway Lane | 966 yd | |
| The Wicor Mill | The Wicor Mill, 246 White Hart Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 447 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 448 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Take Away | 121 West Street, Portchester | 482 yd | |
| Domino Pizza | 12a West Street, Portchester | 485 yd | |
| City Grill | 4 Castle Street, Portchester | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Barn Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 702 yd | |
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 862 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.