West Street is in Portchester, Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 9UQ 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 West Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 9UH, PO16 9UL, PO16 9UG, PO16 9RN, PO16 8NZ, PO16 9RL, PO16 9XE, PO16 9UN, PO16 9RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO16 9UQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 30% | 37.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 34.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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% | 42.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 12.7% | -8.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.7% | 21.2% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 24.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 93.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.4% | 93% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 348.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 674.2% higher than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
West Street has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 8th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92A West Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-28 | £194,634 |
| 90 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £6,750 | 2018-02-07 | £7,419 |
| 92A West Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2007-08-17 | £165,874 |
| 92A West Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1998-09-11 | £162,847 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wicor Primary School Hatherley Crescent , Portchester PO16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 868 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 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 4,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,337 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 | 4,195 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjories Tea Rooms And Bistro | 1 Russell Buildings, 86 West Street | 40 yd | |
| Darcys | 44a West Street, Portchester | 144 yd | |
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 233 yd | |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd | 11 West Street, Portchester | 300 yd | |
| Portchester Methodist Church | Portchester Methodist Church, Castle Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 256 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 300 yd | |
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 455 yd | |
| The Wicor Mill | The Wicor Mill, 246 White Hart Lane | 769 yd | |
| The Seagull | The Seagull, Cornaway Lane | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 144 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Take Away | 121 West Street, Portchester | 179 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 260 yd | |
| Domino Pizza | 12a West Street, Portchester | 355 yd | |
| City Grill | 4 Castle Street, Portchester | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 324 yd | |
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 419 yd |
| Red Barn Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 701 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 | 179 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.