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About

Hill Head is a coastal residential area situated on the Solent shore within the borough of Fareham. The locale is characterised by its shingle beach and a long, concrete promenade that provides direct views across the water to the Isle of Wight. The area is primarily composed of housing, ranging from bungalows to larger detached homes, with several local shops and a sailing club serving the community.

A notable feature is the Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, which borders the area to the west. This extensive wetland, with its network of footpaths and bird hides, offers a significant contrast to the built-up shoreline. The Hill Head Sailing Club is a focal point for recreational activity, with boats often moored on the foreshore, emphasising the area's strong maritime connection.

Area overview

On average Hill Head has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hill Head is £66,378 per year. There are 4 schools in Hill Head: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hill Head is home to around 7,093 people, with a population density of about 2,230.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hill Head Population
7,093
Population density
2,230.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.35(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.5(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.54(-61%)
Other theft
1.97(-65%)
Public order
1.97(-68%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,754
95.18%
Other White
133
1.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.51%
Irish
36
0.51%
Indian
23
0.32%
Total population: 7,096

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,289
37.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,078
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
14.27%
No qualifications
762
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
506
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,042

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,697
54.13%
Owns with a mortgage
912
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
264
8.42%
Other forms of private rent
149
4.75%
Other social rented
77
2.46%
Total households: 3,135

Property prices in Hill Head

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £399,995 in Hill Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,950 up to £1,260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hill Head 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 Hill Head over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£186,000
Detached45£550,000
Terraced21£285,000
Semi-Detached26£387,500

10 years median price trend in Hill Head

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

All postcodes in Hill Head

PO142BE

Wedgewood Close

PO143PT

Violet Avenue

PO143LW

Crofton Lane

PO143JH

Hill Head Road

PO142FD

Hill Head

PO143SB

Plymouth Drive

PO142PW

Stubbington Lane

PO143HY

Little Gays

PO139NP

Stubbington Lane

PO142NU

Ferncroft Close

PO142NQ

Stubbington Lane

PO143LX

Pilgrims Way

PO143SS

Plymouth Drive

PO142NH

Ashton Way

PO142BF

Amberley Court

PO143LA

Haven Crescent

PO143HP

Short Road

PO143JU

Great Gays

PO143JZ

Knights Bank Road

PO143QS

Salterns Road

PO142DN

Bell Davies Road

PO143LU

Monks Way

PO142PF

Stubbington Lane

PO143SE

Plymouth Drive

PO143QB

The Mews

PO143TJ

Finisterre Close

PO143PZ

Violet Avenue

PO142NB

Sea Lane

PO143RL

Shannon Road

PO143QX

Cromarty Close

PO142PJ

Glyn Drive

PO142DD

Mancroft Avenue

PO143TU

Shannon Road

PO143QE

Crofton Lane

PO142PX

Seaton Close

PO142BU

Farm Edge Road

PO143NJ

Elsfred Road

PO143PF

Cuckoo Lane

PO143SZ

Forth Close

PO143QP

Cuckoo Lane

PO143PA

Cuckoo Lane

PO142DE

Mancroft Avenue

PO142RH

Dallington Close

PO142NS

Beverley Road

PO143SQ

Fernie Close

PO143HR

Old Street

PO143TT

Shannon Road

PO143NG

Cottesway East

PO143QZ

Fastnet Way

PO143LR

Crofton Lane

PO142NZ

Nursery Lane

PO143PS

Carisbrooke Avenue

PO143TB

Finisterre Close

PO143PW

Carisbrooke Avenue

PO139NL

Salterns Road

PO142NG

Seamead

PO143LZ

Seafield Park Road

PO142NR

Moody Road

PO143SP

Plymouth Drive

PO143NR

Bramble Close

PO143RU

Bramham Moor

PO142BQ

Denham Close

PO143LY

Seafield Park Road

PO143HS

Old Street

PO143JP

Hill Head Road

PO143SG

Whaddon Chase

PO143PE

Cuckoo Lane

PO143SF

Pytchley Close

PO143SN

Plymouth Drive

PO143PG

The Grove

PO143NF

Cottes Way

PO143NH

Sanross Close

PO143PU

Harriet Close

PO142BZ

Old Farm Lane

PO143PR

Carisbrooke Avenue

PO143JT

Cliff Road

PO143HG

Old Street

PO142LB

Vicarage Lane

PO143RN

Fury Way

PO142AZ

Invincible Road

PO142SN

Mulberry Avenue

PO143RW

The Scimitars

PO143SW

Hawk Close

PO143TX

Shannon Road

PO143RJ

Faroes Close

PO143JY

Knights Bank Road

PO142BG

Mancroft Avenue

PO143QY

Cromarty Close

PO143TD

Shannon Road

PO143RA

Fisher Close

PO143HZ

Knights Bank Road

PO143NL

Cottes Way

PO143SD

Fitzwilliam Avenue

PO143PX

Plover Close

PO142DA

Midways

PO142BA

Bells Lane

PO142BY

Old Farm Lane

PO142BD

Mancroft Avenue

PO142AY

Bell Davies Road

PO142PY

Nursery Lane

Data Sources

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