Bridge Street is in Wickham, Fareham and in Winchester district. PO17 5PX is located in the Southwick and Wickham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Street, Wickham, Fareham, PO17 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO17 5AH, PO17 5HZ, PO17 5JH, PO17 5HY, PO17 5LL, PO17 5JJ, PO17 5JE, PO17 5JA, PO17 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO17 5PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 24.1% | 35.5% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 36.2% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 41.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 19.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5PX this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 30.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.2% | 92.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% higher than the Bishop's Waltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham and the 66th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Watersedge Bridge Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-24 | £256,347 |
| Flat 10 Watersedge Bridge Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-04-12 | £242,982 |
| Flat 11 Watersedge Bridge Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-04-12 | £257,960 |
| Flat 12 Watersedge Bridge Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-21 | £234,484 |
| Flat 6 Watersedge Bridge Street, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-03-03 | £231,716 |
PO17 5PX 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.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Church of England Primary School Buddens Road , Wickham PO17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Solomons Lane , Waltham Chase SO32 2LY | 3out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Soberton Infant School Church Road , Newtown PO17 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore College New Road , Swanmore SO32 2RB | 3out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs @ Chesapeake | The Chesapeake Mill, Bridge Street | 67 yd | |
| The Old Tea House | The Square, Wickham | 208 yd | |
| Veranda Indian Restuarant | Veranda Of Wickham, The Square | 214 yd | |
| Meon Valley Tearooms | 5 Bay Tree Walk, 9 The Square | 297 yd | |
| Wickham Coffee House | Unit 11, Warwick Lane | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old House Hotel | Old House Hotel, The Square | 214 yd | |
| Greens Restaurant | The Square, Wickham | 274 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Square, Wickham | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Fisheries | The Square, Wickham | 274 yd | |
| Wok And Roll | 7 The Square, Wickham | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The CO OP Store, The Square | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wickham Community Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 398 yd |
| Wickham Recreation Ground FAREHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Wickham Cricket Club SUVLA SUVLA SOUTHWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.