Austin Drive Locks Heath, Fareham
29 addresses across 1 postcode (PO14), about 190 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 14428625.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 28).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Fareham costs £2,271 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swanwick, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 29 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Phl Sas Service, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (3). Built: 2021 (28).
Council tax
What each band costs in Fareham in 2026-27: Band D £2,271 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,514 | £1,766 | £2,018 | £2,271 | £2,775 | £3,280 | £3,784 | £4,541 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (27% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hambrooks Garden Centre: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Robann Park, 139 Southampton Road: up to 39 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Eagle Point, Little Park Farm Road: up to 46 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 68 Titchfield Park Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swanwick 563,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Fareham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Witherbed Lane Segensworth | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Warsash Ferry Landing | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Middle Road Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 81.4 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Phl Sas Service | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest H J Everett | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hunts Pond Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Fareham Community Hospital Cdc | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Park Gate Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Fareham Huntspond Road, Titchfield Common Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,900 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,030 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunts Pond Road Allotments 4,470 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Titchfield Abbey and fishponds, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Titchfield Abbey and fishponds | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Privet Coppice | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Hill Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Little Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Dibles Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Wendleholme | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 29 |
29 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Fareham: see them on the Fareham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whiteley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Locks Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains PO14 4PH | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Masons Catering PO14 4PH | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| B & Q Limited PO14 4PH | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Florence Court Care Home PO15 5FF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Elevate Gyms PO15 5TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe Mendo'S PO14 4PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Hambrooks Garden Centre PO14 4PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Avon Park Rest Home SO31 6AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| TGI Friday's Also T/A Byron Burger, Mother Clucker,Conviction Chicken SO31 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Buoys Plaice SO31 6AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Premier Inn SO31 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Phoenix Fuel PO15 5TT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Dunelm Mill PO14 4QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2026 |
| B&M Stores Ltd PO14 4QL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Southampton Road (43); On or near Longacres (13); On or near Hertsfield (10); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (7); On or near The Willows (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO14 4GJ: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Timberlake Drive · Ticcan Drive · The Willows · Southampton Road · Merryfield · Hertsfield · Longacres · Gillcrest · Speyside Close · Grassymead · Wheatlands · Park Glen
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.