Middle Copse Park Gate, Fareham
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO31), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 14428565.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; 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 Swanwick, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brook Lane Surgery, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 148 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £300,000 | £290,000 | £300,000 |
| 2015 | 6 | £331,498 | £280,000 | £420,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2022 | 8 SO31 7PB | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2020 | 7 SO31 7PB | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2016 | 5 SO31 7PB | Terraced | £300,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 4 SO31 7PB | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2016 | 3 SO31 7PB | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 8 SO31 7PB | Semi-detached | £289,995 | New build. |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 9 SO31 7PB | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 1 SO31 7PB | Detached | £390,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 2 SO31 7PB | Detached | £373,000 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2015 | 10 SO31 7PB | Semi-detached | £289,995 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 6 SO31 7PB | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 7 SO31 7PB | Semi-detached | £289,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2014 (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
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 D (26% of about 1,210 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)
- Former Wavemar Electronics Building, Fareham: up to 9 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- 76-80 Botley Road: up to 18 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 94 Botley Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 Station Industrial Park, Duncan Road, Park Gate: up to 15 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at 14 Beacon Bottom: up to 9 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Eagle Point, Little Park Farm Road: up to 46 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Filing Station, Locks Heath Centre: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Scout Hut, Coldeast Way, Sarisbury Green: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO31 7PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO31 7GE | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 49 m and 50 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO31 7GE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO31 7PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swanwick 563,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Hamble 90,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Gate | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Warsash Ferry Landing | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Middle Road Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 81.9 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brook Lane Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest H J Everett | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 112 Dental Care | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Fareham Community Hospital Cdc | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Park Gate Police Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Netley, Netley Abbey | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1,840 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,640 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | Hunts Pond Road Allotments 4,470 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lock's Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Little Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Wendleholme | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Dibles Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Providence Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 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 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Whiteley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookfield Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sarisbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Locks Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kams Palace SO31 7GD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| The Talisman SO31 7GD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| The 1:1 Diet Coach Collins SO31 7GE | Distributors/Transporters | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Co-Op Welcome SO31 7GE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Bp Oil Uk Limited SO31 7GE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Sainsbury'S Local SO31 7GE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Roj Cafe SO31 7GH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fabulous Bakers | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 365 Nutrition SO31 7GF | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Kards & Keepsakes SO31 7GH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Indian Summer SO31 7GH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Tasty Grill SO31 7GH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Sheila Hurst Florist SO31 7GH | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Tuts Grill | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Domino'S Pizza SO31 7GH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 72 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (51); On or near Locks Road (46); On or near Parking Area (15); On or near Drake Close (9); On or near Middle Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Dove Gardens · Middle Road · Northmore Close · Bridge Road · Botley Road · Northmore Road · Redbury Drive · Drake Close · Honeysuckle Close · Station Road · Hollybrook Gardens · Bastins Close
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.