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Fareham Common

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About

Fareham Common is a large open space of grassland and woodland situated to the west of the town centre. It serves as a significant recreational area with marked footpaths, a children's play area, and sports facilities including football pitches and a bowling green. The common is bordered by residential streets and the A27 road, integrating it into the fabric of the local community.

The area is characterised by its mix of habitats, with patches of gorse scrub and mature trees scattered across the open fields. A notable feature is the presence of Fareham Creek, a tidal inlet that forms the common's southern boundary, influencing the low-lying land. This creates a transition from the managed parkland to a more natural, estuarine edge.

Area overview

On average Fareham Common has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fareham Common is £66,485 per year. There are 2 schools in Fareham Common: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fareham Common is home to around 8,673 people, with a population density of about 700.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fareham Common Population
8,673
Population density
700.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.72(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.92(-68%)
Public order
2.77(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.65(-59%)
Other theft
2.08(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,967
91.89%
Other White
164
1.89%
Indian
70
0.81%
Chinese
64
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.73%
Total population: 8,670

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,670
36.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,423
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,019
13.85%
No qualifications
924
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
643
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,813
50.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,336
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
274
7.62%
Other social rented
109
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.11%
Total households: 3,597

Property prices in Fareham Common

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Fareham Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fareham Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fareham Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached50£357,500
Terraced11£280,000
Detached70£458,500
Flats7£162,000

10 years median price trend in Fareham Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fareham Common.

All postcodes in Fareham Common

PO155DJ

Blackbrook Road

PO167HN

North Hill

PO167QU

Maylings Farm Road

PO175BP

Wickham Road

PO167PJ

Beaufort Avenue

PO155HH

Oak Road

PO167QS

Maylings Farm Road

PO155DF

Stanley Close

PO155EY

Oak Road

PO155JY

Southmead Road

PO156HB

Sunbury Court

PO175ED

Funtley Road

PO167PG

Beaufort Avenue

PO167GN

Miller Drive

PO167LT

Miller Drive

PO141NX

Blackbrook House Drive

PO167HE

Hanover Gardens

PO168UW

Foxgloves

PO167FR

Wickham Road

PO167JH

Wickham Road

PO155AZ

Gudge Heath Lane

PO176LX

Pook Lane

PO167PY

Norton Drive

PO167QE

Tensing Close

PO176NA

Whitedell Lane

PO167RR

Longstaff Gardens

PO167QT

Maylings Farm Road

PO167UW

Kiln Road

PO156HF

Lechlade Gardens

PO167UT

Red Barn Lane

PO155JU

Julie Avenue

PO167UB

Kiln Road

PO155AY

Gudge Heath Lane

PO167LP

Miller Drive

PO167BX

St Sebastian Crescent

PO167UN

Kiln Road

PO167JP

Park Lane

PO155DE

Blackbrook Road

PO156TW

Stag Way

PO155HF

Marigold Close

PO167RH

Crawford Drive

PO155DS

Spicewood

PO167XJ

Highlands Road

PO156DR

Uplands & Funtley

PO167YD

William Price Gardens

PO156HD

Red Barn Lane

PO167HZ

Wickham Road

PO167RJ

Wakefield Avenue

PO167LA

Mead Way

PO155AF

Lawrence Road

PO156QT

Iron Mill Lane

PO167XR

The Mallards

PO167NZ

Arundel Drive

PO167HH

Park Lane

PO176LU

Pook Lane

PO167FP

Wickham Road

PO141AA

The Avenue

PO167PQ

Beaufort Avenue

PO167LN

Miller Drive

PO167QW

Somervell Drive

PO155AU

Gudge Heath Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.