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Locks Heath

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About

Locks Heath is a residential area situated on the western edge of Fareham, bordering the open spaces of the New Forest. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, local shopping parades, and community facilities, serving as a commuter base for the wider Solent region. Its landscape includes areas of woodland and heathland, giving the locality its name.

A notable local landmark is the Locks Heath Shopping Centre, a large retail complex that serves as a key hub for the community. The area is characterised by its proximity to natural landscapes like Holly Hill Woodland Park, while maintaining convenient road links via the M27 motorway.

Area overview

On average Locks Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Locks Heath is £71,325 per year. There are 2 schools in Locks Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Locks Heath is home to around 7,579 people, with a population density of about 2,877.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Locks Heath Population
7,579
Population density
2,877.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.46(-57%)
Shoplifting
3.83(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.9(-75%)
Public order
2.77(-55%)
Other theft
2.11(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,051
93.03%
Other White
210
2.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.58%
Indian
40
0.53%
Irish
36
0.47%
Total population: 7,579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,416
37.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
18.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
928
14.52%
No qualifications
723
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
587
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,391

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,510
46.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,186
36.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
394
12.05%
Other social rented
68
2.08%
Social rents from council
52
1.59%
Total households: 3,270

Property prices in Locks Heath

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Locks Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Locks Heath 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 Locks Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£517,500
Flats22£163,750
Semi-Detached26£362,500
Terraced10£276,125

10 years median price trend in Locks Heath

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

All postcodes in Locks Heath

SO316XZ

Gorse Close

SO316WX

Primrose Way

SO316XW

Bryony Close

SO319NS

Wakeford Place

SO316DD

Lavender Grove

SO316DX

Centre Way

SO316PR

Orchard Road

SO316SE

Ilex Crescent

SO316UJ

Coombedale

SO316XS

Poppy Close

SO319BQ

Albacore Avenue

PO144NE

Little Abshot Road

SO316WR

Lockswood Keep

SO316BH

Locks Road

SO316LL

Locks Road

SO316PT

Upper Brook Drive

SO316XJ

Knottgrass Road

SO316SW

Brewer Close

SO319BP

Albacore Avenue

SO316NL

The Vale

SO316WE

Moorland Close

SO319JJ

Green Lane

SO316RJ

St Michaels Road

SO316SS

Cunningham Drive

SO316UL

Glendale

SO319NX

Warsash Road

PO144SZ

The Florins

SO316AY

Stonecrop Close

SO319DY

Miles Place

SO319EZ

The Fairway

SO319NY

Warsash Road

SO316PF

Crescent Road

SO316SD

Erica Close

SO319AH

Canoe Close

SO316LW

Church Road

SO316TJ

Yarrow Way

SO316TX

Field Close

SO316TY

Lambourne Drive

SO316WD

Moorland Close

SO319AN

Corvette Avenue

SO319TA

Harvey Crescent

SO319TH

Newbury Place

PO144LN

Little Abshot Road

SO316LE

Locks Road

SO319BR

Schooner Way

SO316NS

Locks Road

SO319AQ

Canoe Close

SO319JH

Fleet End Road

SO316PS

Burgundy Close

SO316SH

Hazel Grove

SO316UA

Lambourne Drive

SO316NW

Monterey Drive

SO316PQ

Orchard Road

SO316UN

Glendale

SO316XL

Cowslip Close

SO316XT

Larkspur Close

SO319BS

Galleon Close

SO316BJ

Heath Road

SO316LS

Church Road

SO316PH

Heath Road

SO316EL

Peters Road

SO316RX

Topiary Gardens

SO316SJ

Heath Road South

SO319AU

Wayfarer Close

SO316RT

Cardinal Way

SO316SR

Cunningham Drive

SO316SF

Hedera Road

SO316WL

Southwood Gardens

SO316WT

Kingfisher Copse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.