Kent Grove is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 9HA 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 Kent Grove, Fareham, PO16 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 9EY, PO16 9HH, PO16 9HQ, PO16 9HB, PO16 9NQ, PO16 9EZ, PO16 9EX, PO16 9NF, PO16 9HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO16 9HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 55.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 44.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 25% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47.4% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 41.5% | 41.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.6% | 17.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 25% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Grove was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Grove has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 64th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Kent Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-11-08 | £424,501 |
| 38 Kent Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-06-06 | £311,549 |
| 17 Kent Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-12-23 | £435,388 |
| 17 Kent Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2021-08-18 | £358,134 |
| 34 Kent Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2014-01-17 | £317,043 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO16 9HA 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 | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wicor Primary School Hatherley Crescent , Portchester PO16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 1,498 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 | 2,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard School Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hampshire College Group Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 5,462 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 | 5,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 5,251 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 | 844 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxbury School Perth Road , Bridgemary PO13 0XX | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham House School East Street , PO16 0BW | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Takeaway | 153 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 334 yd | |
| Marjories Tea Rooms And Bistro | 1 Russell Buildings, 86 West Street | 803 yd | |
| Darcys | 44a West Street, Portchester | 849 yd | |
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 921 yd | |
| Portchester Methodist Church | Portchester Methodist Church, Castle Street | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wicor Mill | The Wicor Mill, 246 White Hart Lane | 779 yd | |
| The Cormorant | The Cormorant, 181 Castle Street | 876 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 914 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 970 yd | |
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Chinese Takeaway | 56 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 386 yd | |
| Ocean Plaice | 254 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 779 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Take Away | 121 West Street, Portchester | 837 yd | |
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 849 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 681 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 | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.