Town Pop. 41,655

Living in Fareham: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fareham comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 58/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the PO14 postcode district, Fareham scores lowest. Notably, nothing falls below 48/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,731 crimes

↑ 25% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 426 crimes

↓ 33% below national average

Shoplifting 331 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Public order 299 crimes

↑ 11% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 244 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

other 724 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 563 crimes
2 Supermarket 220 crimes
3 Bus/Coach Station 131 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³

Green Space 45

Parks Ample 25

Sports Pitches Ample 17

Allotments Adequate 3

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 12

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 24 in area · 29 within 4km

4Outstanding15Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded

Harrison Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Ranvilles Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Red Barn Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Redlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Cams Hill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Fareham AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
Good
Heathfield Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
Good
Northern Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Northern Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Orchard Lea Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit3.1 mi

Queen Alexandra Hospital3.2 mi

St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre4.9 mi

Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks70%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%

3 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,576 patients per GP

13dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)87%

available across Fareham

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,118 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.3%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.4%Student3%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary23.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership76%

Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Fareham · 2026-27

A £1,514

B £1,766

C £2,019

D £2,271

E £2,776

F £3,280

G £3,785

H £4,542

Energy Southern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Southern Water

Average bill regional £683/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Fareham 0 mi

Portchester 3 mi

Swanwick 3.6 mi

J10 M27 1.1 mi

J11 M27 1.3 mi

J11 M27 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 20

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 22

Retail Shopping Ample 92

Takeaways Ample 20

Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£315,000	329
Detached	£437,500	86
Semi-detached	£325,000	106
Terraced	£281,500	74
Flat / Maisonette	£158,500	63

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fareham a nice place to live?

Fareham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fareham is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fareham?

Fareham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 3,755 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fareham?

Among the top-rated schools in Fareham are Harrison Primary School, Ranvilles Infant School and Red Barn Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 24 rated schools in Fareham in total.

What are house prices like in Fareham?

The current median house price in Fareham is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £437,500, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £281,500, flat £158,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 329 sales recorded in the past 12 months.