Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Fareham: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PO14 3BJ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 29 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Heathfield Special School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FAREHAM AREA CLINICAL ENTERPRISE LTD — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
3green spaces
- IMD environment decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.5 ha total
- largest park 2.6 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.10 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, The Southern Co-operative…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 1.6 mi
Nearest: Asda Fareham Express Petrol — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PO14 3BJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in PO14.
Average sold price by property type across the PO14 district, 2021–2026.
About PO14 3BJ
PO14 3BJ scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Heathfield Special School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PO14 3BJ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,681 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Heathfield Special School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FAREHAM AREA CLINICAL ENTERPRISE LTD, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
