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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, about 68% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £503K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Hill Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,950 up to £1,260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hill Head over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£532,500£435
Semi-Detached28£375,250£448
Terraced22£290,000£390
Flats11£195,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hill Head

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Head.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,500£125,000£275,750£225,875
2017£438,750£158,000£280,000£247,000
2018£433,750£140,000£285,000£242,500
2019£469,650£134,000£312,950£240,000
2020£455,000£207,500£319,500£274,000
2021£575,000£144,250£320,000£260,000
2022£545,000£165,000£377,500£277,500
2023£600,000£277,000£389,998£295,500
2024£550,000£180,550£365,000£323,000
2025£500,000£186,000£390,000£272,500
2026£550,000£185,000£366,250£297,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Head.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hill Head.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336£252£331£300
2017£365£279£327£311
2018£395£291£366£314
2019£367£290£369£329
2020£393£244£380£340
2021£417£274£382£343
2022£494£326£435£386
2023£471£349£440£371
2024£442£361£403£418
2025£432£360£430£379
2026£454£264£429£390
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hill Head.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hill Head in the last year.

All postcodes in Hill Head

PO143HU

Old Street

PO142RJ

Angelus Close

PO143RH

Humber Close

PO143RT

Fair Isle Close

PO143NE

Cottes Way

PO142JX

Vicarage Lane

PO143SX

Sea Kings

PO142PA

The Glebe

PO143LB

Solent Road

PO143PH

Cuckoo Lane

PO142PZ

Mayflower Close

PO143HW

Old Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.