Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Fareham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, roughly 6 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 PO15 7LA.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 12 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Whiteley Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes 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.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
17GP & 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.
- 15 GP, 2 hospitals, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SWANWICK LODGE SCH — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 14 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green 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.
- beside nature reserve (12.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Park (1.3 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 1.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Yew Tree Drive Whiteley — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PO15 7LA.
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 PO15.
Average sold price by property type across the PO15 district, 2021–2026.
About PO15 7LA
PO15 7LA scores 94/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Whiteley Primary 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, PO15 7LA is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 32,704 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Whiteley Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SWANWICK LODGE SCH, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is OPTEGRA EYE HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
