Park Approach is in Knowle, Fareham and in Winchester district. PO17 5PE is located in the Southwick and Wickham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Approach, Knowle, Fareham, PO17 5PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO17 5LG, PO17 5NG, PO17 5NR, PO17 5LQ, PO17 5NQ, PO17 5GF, PO17 5FQ, PO17 5JX, PO17 5FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO17 5PE is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 44.8% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 55.2% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO17 5PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.8% | 54.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 25.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 59.5% | 54.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around PO17 5PE this area, 7.5% 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 | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 24.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 40.8% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.3% | 93.7% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 88% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 88.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Approach was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Bishop's Waltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Approach has the 19th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham and the 84th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Torrs Park Approach, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2021-02-25 | £247,888 |
| 2 The Torrs Park Approach, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-11-10 | £227,723 |
| 1 The Torrs Park Approach, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-05-05 | £326,578 |
| 1 The Torrs Park Approach, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2004-01-23 | £305,438 |
| 2 The Torrs Park Approach, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2003-10-10 | £310,146 |
PO17 5PE 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.
PO17 5PE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba CE Primary School Tewkesbury Avenue , PO15 6LL | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School Buddens Road , Wickham PO17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 5,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 5,128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Cafe | Knowle Village Hall, Knowle Avenue | 218 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle Village Green KNOWLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Knowle Village Hall KNOWLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 217 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.