Overview of PO16 8JS

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High View is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 8JS is located in the Portchester Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about High View, Fareham, PO16 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PO16 8EX, PO16 8EG, PO16 8HD, PO16 8EQ, PO16 8DX, PO16 8EL, PO16 8DY, PO16 8EF, PO16 8DU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 8JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.1%51.5%-0.6% 51.0% 0.5%
Male47.9%48.5%0.6% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single25.1%27.6%2.5% 37.9% -10.3%
Married: Opposite sex54.9%47.7%-7.2% 44.2% 3.5%
Married: Same sex0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated4.7%2.5%-2.2% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced9.4%13.6%4.2% 9.1% 4.5%
Widowed5.1%7.8%2.7% 6.1% 1.7%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.2%53.8%4.6% 48.4% 5.4%
Good health36.1%29.4%-6.7% 33.6% -4.2%
Fair health12.5%13.4%0.9% 12.7% 0.7%
Bad health2.3%2.7%0.4% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0%0.7%0.7% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17.3%13.5%-3.8% 18.2% -4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9%13.9%4.9% 9.6% 4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20%14.3%-5.7% 13.4% 0.9%
Apprenticeship3.9%9.4%5.5% 5.3% 4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18%20.9%2.9% 16.9% 4.0%
Degree or Similar30.6%25.4%-5.2% 33.8% -8.4%
Other1.2%2.5%1.3% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.7%0.7% 0.7% 0.0%
Indian0%0.3%0.3% 3.1% -2.8%
Other Asian0.7%0%-0.7% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White98.4%98.3%-0.1% 81.4% 16.9%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.1%98.3%2.2% 83.2% 15.1%
European Union2%1%-1.0% 6.1% -5.1%
Africa0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0.7%0.3%-0.4% 5.6% -5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0.3%-0.4% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.7%98.7%3.0% 83.2% 15.5%
10+ Years0.3%1.3%1.0% 9.8% -8.5%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.6%0%-3.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.3% 76.7% 14.6%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.3% 37.2% 11.1%
Christian44% 46.2% -2.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim0.3% 6.5% -6.2%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is High View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High View was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% higher than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High View has the 14th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 112th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,800
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PO16 8JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on High View are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fareham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High View, Fareham, PO16 8JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO16 8JS

Average Price
£543,697
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£543,697
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for High View

Average Price
£485,945
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£485,945
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High ViewStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 High View, Fareham, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£555,0002022-07-29 £548,783
1 High View, Fareham, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£217,0002009-05-29 £423,106
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO16 8JS

Employment

PO16 8JS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee99
Retired68
Part-Time Employee27
Self-Employed20
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Other5
Looking after home or family1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security18
Manufacturing17
Education15
Construction14
Information and communication14
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage6
Other5
Financial and insurance activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haven Early Years Centre
Harris Road , PO13 0UY
4out of 4 4,301 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northern Junior School
Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG
3out of 4 388 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Northern Infant School
Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG
3out of 4 388 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Red Barn Community Primary School
Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ
4out of 4 479 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wicor Primary School
Hatherley Crescent , Portchester PO16 9DL
3out of 4 1,105 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Castle Primary School
Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ
3out of 4 1,759 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD
3out of 4 1,527 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Castle View Academy
Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP
2out of 4 1,763 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH
4out of 4 1,963 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ
3out of 4 4,870 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN
3out of 4 4,904 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fareham College
Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH
- not rated 5,013 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boundary Oak School
Wickham Road , PO17 5BL
- not rated 3,885 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Kingsgate School
239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ
- not rated 4,249 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Key Education Centre
Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG
3out of 4 4,634 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA
- not rated 5,102 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fort Nelson CafeFort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road989 yd
Marjories Tea Rooms And Bistro1 Russell Buildings, 86 West Street1,016 yd
River Spice Indian RestaurantNew Parade, 38 West Street1,038 yd
Darcys44a West Street, Portchester1,040 yd
Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd11 West Street, Portchester1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The SeagullThe Seagull, Cornaway Lane1,034 yd
Red LionRed Lion, 1 West Street1,051 yd
The Portcullis Taphouse6 New Parade, 38 West Street1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ruby Chinese Take Away121 West Street, Portchester910 yd
Al'S Bar74a - 78a West Street, Portchester1,040 yd
Golden Boat5 New Parade, 38 West Street1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Red Barn Community Primary School
LINDEN LEA
grass pitches425 yd
Portchester Community Centre
WESTLANDS GROVE
1,074 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.