Crest Close Fareham
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO16), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14407329.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £347,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Fareham costs £2,271 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Centre Practice, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £342,500 | £300,000 | £385,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £205,000 | £197,500 | £218,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £129,950 | £129,950 | £129,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2011 | 5 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2004 | 5 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2004 | 1 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2001 | 5 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 7 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 6 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2000 | 1 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 13 Mar 1997 | 1 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £129,950 | |
| 14 Aug 1996 | 6 PO16 8RZ | Detached | £98,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 166 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 E (47% of about 530 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)
- Lysses Car Park, Fareham, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Wykeham House School, Fareham, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 18-23 Wykeham Place (Former school sports hall) East Street, Fareham: up to 9 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Norgar House, 10 East Street, Fareham, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Admiral House & Nicholson Gate, High Street, Fareham: up to 40 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land R/O Red Lion Hotel and Bath Lane, Fareham: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent to Red Lion Hotel, Fareham: up to 18 homes, pending decision (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Wates House, Wallington Hill: up to 8 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO16 8RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO16 8RY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 13 m and 16 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO16 8RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO16 8RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fareham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Portchester 367,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Cosham 896,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Delme Arms Wallington | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | West Quay Street Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fareham Council Car Park, Fareham GeniePoint | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 76 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Centre Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Serenity Dental | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Optegra Eye Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Fareham Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cash machine 91-93 West Street Halifax | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,230 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 330 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Wickham Road Allotments 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cams Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) south. 115 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cams Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Roseneath | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Fareham and County Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| 69, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P12) at Monument Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Fort Nelson | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pinks Hill | Hill | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Bathinghouse Grove | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Cunigre Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Cams Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Wicor Hard | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Funtley Dell | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
9 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cams Hill School | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrison Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wicor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cams Ridge Nursing Home PO16 8RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Delme Arms PO16 8QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Cams Hall Golf Club PO16 8UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Roundabout Hotel PO16 8SB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Roosters PO16 8TT | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Fair Ways School Fort Wallington PO16 8TT | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cams Hill School PO16 8AH | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charlemont Drive (9); On or near The Dell (4); On or near Cams Hill (4); On or near Crest Close (2); On or near Ventnor Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Paradise Lane · The Dell · The Ridgeway · Tor Close · Charlemont Drive · Ventnor Way · Cams Hill · Cams Hill · Pinks Hill · A27 · St Catherines Way · Waterside Gardens
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.