Ryecroft Locks Heath, Fareham
17 addresses across 1 postcode (PO14), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14406858.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £262,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Phl Sas Service, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £262,500 | £205,000 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £146,500 | £146,500 | £146,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £182,000 | £160,000 | £204,000 |
| 2001 | 4 | £92,975 | £88,000 | £99,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £101,000 | £101,000 | £101,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £60,000 | £57,000 | £63,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 | 14 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2025 | 17 PO14 4PZ | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 15 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2018 | 7 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2016 | 10 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2013 | 15 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 2 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2008 | 5 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £146,500 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 3 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 17 May 2007 | 8 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 8 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £99,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2001 | 12 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 27 Apr 2001 | 2 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 8 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2000 | 3 PO14 4PZ | Semi-detached | £101,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 6 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £63,950 | |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 12 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 8 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 16 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £59,995 | |
| 9 Sep 1997 | 17 PO14 4PZ | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1997 | 3 PO14 4PZ | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1997 | 2 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 15 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £50,750 | |
| 19 Jul 1996 | 12 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 15 Apr 1996 | 6 PO14 4PZ | Terraced | £49,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (3).
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 (33% of about 550 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)
- Robann Park, 139 Southampton Road: up to 39 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 68 Titchfield Park Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Hambrooks Garden Centre: up to 18 homes, not 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 42 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO14 4PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swanwick 563,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Fareham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abshot School Titchfield Common | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Warsash Ferry Landing | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Hook Lane Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 81.8 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Phl Sas Service | 1.1 km (0.7 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) | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fareham Community Hospital Cdc | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Park Gate Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Fareham Huntspond Road, Titchfield Common Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunts Pond Road Allotments 4,470 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Titchfield Abbey and fishponds, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east. 2 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) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Privet Coppice | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Lambert's Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Dibles Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Brownwich Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Wendleholme | Wetland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Brownwich Beach | Beach | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 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 |
| Park Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Locks Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Titchfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookfield Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily PO14 4PL | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Little Sunbeams Pre-School PO14 4PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Maple Maple Strawberry PO14 4PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop PO14 4PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Dunelm Mill PO14 4QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Hambrooks Garden Centre PO14 4PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| B&M Stores Ltd PO14 4QL | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| St Johns Church Complex SO31 6LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Cafe Mendo'S PO14 4PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Waypoint Church PO14 4PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| St John The Baptist Primary School PO14 4NH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Time Out After School Care PO14 4NH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Sir Joseph Paxton PO14 4PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Steeple Way (21); On or near Cleric Court (17); On or near Ryecroft (11); On or near Wellsmoor (9); On or near Tillingbourn (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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 4PZ: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Wellsmoor · Ravenswood · Fragorum Fields · Tillingbourn · Peckham Close · Holmgrove · Verger Close · Lower Church Road · The Chantry · Cleric Court · Font Close · Belfry Walk
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.