Marina Grove is in Portchester, Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 9HF 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 Marina Grove, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 9HD, PO16 9HE, PO16 9HG, PO16 9HB, PO16 9HH, PO16 9HY, PO16 9HJ, PO16 9EX, PO16 9HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 9HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 20.5% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 36.5% | 43.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 40.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 29.1% | 19.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 29.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Grove was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marina Grove has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 126th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Marina Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-11 | £332,835 |
| 30 Marina Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-09-01 | £273,399 |
| 38 Marina Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-09-29 | £282,189 |
| 42 Marina Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2005-12-13 | £403,084 |
| 34 Marina Grove, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2004-08-12 | £292,037 |
PO16 9HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO16 9HF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,398 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 | 778 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 |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 1,343 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 | 2,910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 4,806 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 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard School Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,452 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 | 4,928 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hampshire College Group Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 5,390 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 | 5,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 5,349 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 | 687 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham House School East Street , PO16 0BW | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxbury School Perth Road , Bridgemary PO13 0XX | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All's Well 18 High Street , PO16 7AF | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Other independent 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 | 177 yd | |
| Marjories Tea Rooms And Bistro | 1 Russell Buildings, 86 West Street | 664 yd | |
| Darcys | 44a West Street, Portchester | 720 yd | |
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 799 yd | |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd | 11 West Street, Portchester | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wicor Mill | The Wicor Mill, 246 White Hart Lane | 656 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 796 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 853 yd | |
| The Seagull | The Seagull, Cornaway Lane | 888 yd | |
| The Cormorant | The Cormorant, 181 Castle Street | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Chinese Takeaway | 56 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 351 yd | |
| Ocean Plaice | 254 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 656 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Take Away | 121 West Street, Portchester | 683 yd | |
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 720 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 522 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.