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About

Fareham is a district in Hampshire, South East England, covering an area of around 74 square kilometres. It includes the town of Fareham, along with several villages such as Portchester, Titchfield, and Stubbington. The district is situated between Portsmouth and Southampton, near the Solent coastline. Its location makes it a key transport hub, with road and rail links connecting it to major cities in the region.

The area features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with historic sites like Portchester Castle and the Titchfield Abbey ruins. The River Meon flows through the district, adding to its natural scenery. Fareham is known for its retail and business centres, including the Fareham Shopping Centre. The district also has industrial estates and maritime connections due to its proximity to Portsmouth Harbour.

Area overview

On average Fareham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fareham is £52,177 per year. There are 47 schools in Fareham: 30 primary (8 Outstanding and 20 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fareham Population
114,513
Population density
1,542.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106,212
92.75%
Other White
2,636
2.3%
Indian
834
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
704
0.61%
Chinese
562
0.49%
Total population: 114,512

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
21,154
43.49%
Owns with a mortgage
17,037
35.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,990
10.26%
Social rents from council
2,237
4.6%
Other social rented
1,722
3.54%
Total households: 48,639

Property prices in Fareham

Based on 1,654 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Fareham area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,500 up to £1,538,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fareham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached507£500,000
Flats221£174,000
Semi-Detached538£347,500
Terraced388£290,000

10 years median price trend in Fareham

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.