St Catherines Way is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 8RH is located in the Wallington & Downend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Catherines Way, Fareham, PO16 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 8RD, PO16 8RF, PO16 8RS, PO16 8RJ, PO16 8RL, PO16 8RB, PO16 8RU, PO16 8RE, PO16 8YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO16 8RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.8% | 50% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 26.8% | 29.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 55.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 56.3% | 50.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around PO16 8RH this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 22.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 35.8% | -5.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.4% | 93.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Catherines Way was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Fareham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Catherines Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 St Catherines Way, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-05-11 | £656,416 |
| 29 St Catherines Way, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2014-02-20 | £916,965 |
| 25 St Catherines Way, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2006-10-31 | £644,891 |
| 21 St Catherines Way, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2000-10-20 | £685,061 |
| 20 St Catherines Way, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2000-02-25 | £999,559 |
PO16 8RH 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 8RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 3,171 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 | 1,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison Primary School Harrison Road , PO16 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Redlands Lane , PO16 0UD | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 3,684 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 | 2,998 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 | 2,245 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cams Hall Golf Club | Cams Hall Golf Club, Portchester Road | 494 yd | |
| Heathens Rugby Club | Cams Alders Sports Centre, Palmerston Drive | 674 yd | |
| Cams Mill Restaurant | Cams Mill, Cams Hill | 822 yd | |
| Fareham And Crofton Cricket Club | Sports Club, Bath Lane | 916 yd | |
| Red Spider Climbing | Unit N, Fort Wallington Industrial Estate | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delme Arms | Delme Arms, 1 Cams Hill | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cams Hill School SHEARWATER AVENUE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Fareham) DOWN END ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 675 yd |
| Bath Lane Recreation Ground SPORTS CLUB SPORTS CLUB BATH LANE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Cams Hall Estate Golf Club CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB PORTCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,010 yd |
| Wykeham House School (Closed) East Street | 1,068 yd | |
| Fusion Fitness Gym LYSSES COURT | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.