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PO16 8PJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PO16 8PJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO16 8PJ is a postcode in Wallington & Downend, Fareham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO16 8PJ, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO16 8PJ are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO16 8PJ is based on Fareham 008 Census 2021. It covers 10,110 residents, 1,859 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near PO16 8PJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £281k from 119 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO16 8PJ can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO16 8PJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO16 8PJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO16 8PJ
Is PO16 8PJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO16 8PJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO16 8PJ?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO16 8PJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO16 8PJ?
LocaleIQ matched PO16 8PJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO16 8PJ?
The latest median sold price is £281k based on 119 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO16 8PJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.