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PO16 9TL

Merrow Close

Wallington & Downend

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Detailed insights for PO16 9TL

Overview

Postcode PO16 9TL is located in an urban city, within the Wallington & Downend ward of Fareham in the South East region, and forms part of the Portchester North West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Portchester North West is £57,980 per year. The nearest station is Portchester, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is High View Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Portchester North West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,495 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Portchester North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Portchester North West is £57,980 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from PO16 9TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Portchester North West near PO16 9TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portchester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO16 9TL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Portchester

N/A

Walking directions to Portchester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO16 9TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHigh View ParkLargeWalking directions to High View Park
0.3 miNorthfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Northfield Park
0.2 miSouthfields Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Southfields Open Space

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
2,955.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.21(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-12%)
Public order
3.62(-40%)
Other theft
2.58(-54%)
Possession of weapons
2.07(+118%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
96.02%
Other White
8
1.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1%
Indian
1
0.25%
Caribbean
1
0.25%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
29.36%
No qualifications
71
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
53.75%
Owns with a mortgage
48
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10%
Other social rented
9
5.62%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.62%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Wallington & Downend

Median price£345,730
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £439K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £345,730 (about £367 per square foot) in Wallington & Downend area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallington & Downend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£525,000£370
Semi-Detached32£359,500£374
Terraced24£278,000£391
Flats20£160,000£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallington & Downend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallington & Downend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£404,000£135,000£302,500£230,000
2017£415,000£147,500£320,000£242,600
2018£437,250£170,000£300,000£241,000
2019£425,000£164,000£291,225£239,995
2020£485,000£146,000£360,000£240,000
2021£485,000£149,000£343,500£263,500
2022£489,000£165,000£385,000£305,000
2023£495,000£154,000£340,250£293,500
2024£480,000£175,000£369,995£312,500
2025£540,000£160,000£362,125£261,500
2026£477,500£140,000£340,000£338,565
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallington & Downend.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallington & Downend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£288£268£270
2017£334£287£303£317
2018£313£262£299£312
2019£315£262£313£317
2020£327£260£325£300
2021£355£274£324£332
2022£401£309£364£371
2023£400£282£364£411
2024£373£284£377£413
2025£369£299£379£379
2026£396£323£367£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallington & Downend.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wallington & Downend in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO16 9TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO16 9TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202512, Merrow Close, Fareham, PO16 9TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
22 Aug 202514, Quintrel Avenue, Fareham, PO16 9TETerracedFreehold£340,000
18 Aug 202556, Quintrel Avenue, Fareham, PO16 9TESemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
27 Mar 202512, Quintrel Avenue, Fareham, PO16 9TETerracedFreehold£333,750
14 Nov 202593, Hatherley Crescent, Fareham, PO16 9TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£376,500

Schools

In the PO16 9TL postcode area, located within Portchester North West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO16 9TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWicor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRed Barn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryNorthern Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO16 9TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO16 9TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Simply Food225 West Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9UAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food242-244 White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9ARWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 9TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison West

Wallington & Downend - 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
ParishFareham, unparished areaE43000070
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Portchester North WestE02004736
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fareham 010EE01022770
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO16 9TL

Is PO16 9TL (Portchester North West) safe?

The area around PO16 9TL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO16 9TL?

The median sale price around PO16 9TL in Portchester North West is £345,730 (about £367 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO16 9TL?

There are 6 schools close to PO16 9TL, including Wicor Primary School (Good), Red Barn Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Northern Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO16 9TL?

The closest station to PO16 9TL is Portchester, about 1,320 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO16 9TL?

PO16 9TL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,495 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO16 9TL (Portchester North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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