Nelson Avenue is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 9XR is located in the Portchester Wicor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Avenue, Fareham, PO16 9XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 9XN, PO16 9XQ, PO16 9UB, PO16 9XG, PO16 9XH, PO16 8AY, PO16 9UA, PO16 8AZ, PO16 9DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 9XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9XR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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% | 26.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 56% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 95.4% | 93.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Avenue was 186.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 313.4% higher than the Portchester Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Nelson Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Portchester Castle and the 17th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Flagship House Nelson Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-24 | £159,661 |
| Flat 9 Flagship House Nelson Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2024-08-29 | £164,236 |
| Flat 7 Flagship House Nelson Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-14 | £150,729 |
| Flat 8 Flagship House Nelson Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-06-17 | £159,726 |
| Flat 8 Flagship House Nelson Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-11-30 | £158,810 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO16 9XR 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 3,450 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 | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,474 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 | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,720 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 664 yd | |
| Castle Takeaway | 153 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 689 yd | |
| Darcys | 44a West Street, Portchester | 763 yd | |
| River Spice Indian Restaurant | New Parade, 38 West Street | 841 yd | |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd | 11 West Street, Portchester | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seagull | The Seagull, Cornaway Lane | 169 yd | |
| The Wicor Mill | The Wicor Mill, 246 White Hart Lane | 372 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 871 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 903 yd | |
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Plaice | 254 White Hart Lane, Portchester | 372 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Take Away | 121 West Street, Portchester | 450 yd | |
| Al'S Bar | 74a - 78a West Street, Portchester | 763 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 5 New Parade, 38 West Street | 874 yd | |
| Domino Pizza | 12a West Street, Portchester | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portchester Community Centre WESTLANDS GROVE | 381 yd | |
| Red Barn Community Primary School LINDEN LEA | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Portchester Community School WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Wicor Recreation Ground Cranleigh Road | grass pitches | 982 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.