PO17 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the PO17 postcode district in Fareham. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£326,107

Fareham · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
78

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
0

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about PO17

The average home across Fareham is worth about £326,107 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 0.0% over the last year.

Of 126 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in PO17, band B is the most common, and 54% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 78 crimes around the centre of PO17 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (28).

There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of PO17 in Fareham, including Wickham Church of England Primary School.

The district covers the Central Meon Valley, Paulsgrove, Portchester Castle, Southwick and Wickham ward areas.

Energy ratings in PO17
A
0 · 0%
B
42 · 33.3%
C
16 · 12.7%
D
33 · 26.2%
E
23 · 18.3%
F
5 · 4%
G
7 · 5.6%

Sample of 126 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in PO17, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£326,107
Detached
£544,282
Semi-detached
£337,439
Terraced
£277,614
Flat
£156,572

Prices changed 0.0% over the last year in Fareham.

Recorded crime in PO17
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting9
Public order7
Other theft5
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2
Other crime2

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near PO17

Primary

  • Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.1 mi
  • Uplands Primary SchoolNot rated · 2.1 mi
  • Orchard Lea Junior SchoolGood · 2.2 mi
  • Orchard Lea Infant SchoolRequires improvement · 2.2 mi
  • Harrison Primary SchoolOutstanding · 2.3 mi

Secondary

  • Boundary Oak SchoolNot rated · 1.3 mi
  • All's WellNot rated · 2.5 mi
  • Kingsgate SchoolNot rated · 2.6 mi
  • The Henry Cort Community CollegeRequires improvement · 2.8 mi
  • Cams Hill SchoolGood · 2.8 mi
Wards covered by PO17

Central Meon Valley · Paulsgrove · Portchester Castle · Southwick and Wickham · Uplands & Funtley · Wallington & Downend · Whiteley and Shedfield

Common questions about PO17

What is the average house price in PO17?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Fareham at £326,107 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in PO17?

Detached £544,282, semi-detached £337,439, terraced £277,614, flats £156,572, based on the UK House Price Index for Fareham.

Is PO17 a safe area?

Police recorded 78 crimes near the centre of PO17 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 28 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in PO17 usually have?

Band B is the most common rating in our sample of 126 certificates from PO17, with 54% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near PO17?

0 schools within a mile of the PO17 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Boundary Oak School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this PO17 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.