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PO16 9NP

Lonsdale Avenue

Portchester Castle

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Detailed insights for PO16 9NP

Overview

Postcode PO16 9NP is located in an urban city, within the Portchester Castle ward of Fareham in the South East region, and forms part of the Portchester South East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Portchester South East is £58,534 per year. The nearest station is Portchester, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Portchester Castle.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Portchester South East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Portchester South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Portchester South East is £58,534 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from PO16 9NP.

Flood risk

Low

Portchester South East near PO16 9NP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portchester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO16 9NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Portchester

N/A

Walking directions to Portchester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO16 9NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPortchester CastleLargeWalking directions to Portchester Castle
0.4 miHarbour View Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Harbour View Open Space
0.2 miAlton Grove Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Alton Grove Open Space

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
4,903.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.32(-49%)
Other theft
4.92(-12%)
Public order
4.22(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
94.62%
Other White
4
1.43%
African
3
1.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
25.29%
No qualifications
45
17.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.95%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.95%
Apprenticeship
28
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
53.33%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.93%
Other social rented
7
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Portchester Castle

Median price£343,500
Price per sq ft£375
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £385K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £343,500 (about £375 per square foot) in Portchester Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portchester Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£401,000£386
Semi-Detached60£358,000£392
Terraced30£323,500£368
Flats12£160,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Portchester Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portchester Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£174,250£265,000£240,000
2017£385,000£184,500£275,000£258,000
2018£372,500£165,000£273,000£264,000
2019£382,500£171,000£270,000£251,250
2020£460,000£132,000£280,000£265,010
2021£403,000£162,500£301,000£260,000
2022£468,000£190,000£348,500£337,500
2023£490,000£191,500£341,000£310,000
2024£490,000£168,000£329,000£287,500
2025£425,000£160,000£355,250£320,000
2026£360,000£135,000£357,500£318,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portchester Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portchester Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£253£288£274
2017£285£268£310£294
2018£296£286£319£282
2019£360£289£306£302
2020£332£245£318£299
2021£346£273£342£316
2022£424£320£391£367
2023£404£297£379£361
2024£396£310£388£367
2025£403£335£367£383
2026£386£348£427£354
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portchester Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Portchester Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO16 9NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO16 9NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202538, Roman Grove, Fareham, PO16 9LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
18 Dec 20253, Roman Grove, Fareham, PO16 9LLFlatsLeasehold£225,000
24 Oct 202543, Roman Grove, Fareham, PO16 9LLTerracedFreehold£350,000
17 Apr 202517, Roman Grove, Fareham, PO16 9LLFlatsLeasehold£225,000
11 May 202630, Denville Avenue, Fareham, PO16 9LESemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the PO16 9NP postcode area, located within Portchester South East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO16 9NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryPortchester Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCastle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryWicor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO16 9NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO16 9NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop44-46 White Hart Lane, Fareham, PO16 9BHWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fareham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,443
Band B£1,684
Band C£1,924
Band D£2,165
Band E£2,646
Band F£3,127
Band G£3,608
Band H£4,329

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO16 9NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Wiltshire

Portchester Castle - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Suella Braverman

Fareham and Waterlooville - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictFarehamE07000087
Parliamentary ConstituencyFareham and WaterloovilleE14001233
WardPortchester CastleE05015672
ParishFareham, unparished areaE43000070
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Portchester South EastE02004738
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fareham 012BE01022761
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO16 9NP

Is PO16 9NP (Portchester South East) safe?

The area around PO16 9NP records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near PO16 9NP?

The median sale price around PO16 9NP in Portchester South East is £343,500 (about £375 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO16 9NP?

There are 6 schools close to PO16 9NP, including Portchester Community School (Good), Castle Primary School (Good) and Wicor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO16 9NP?

The closest station to PO16 9NP is Portchester, about 1,188 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO16 9NP?

PO16 9NP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO16 9NP (Portchester South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Fareham and Waterlooville covering PO16 9NP is Suella Braverman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Wiltshire (Liberal Democrats).

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.