Sharpness Close Fareham
21 addresses across 1 postcode (PO14), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14407204.
19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 4). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Fareham costs £2,271 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Blackbrook Recreation Ground, is about 650 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 22 to 25 m above sea level. 2 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Meon Health Practice, about 1.4 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 72 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (19).
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 B (32% of about 570 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 1.0 km
- 64 & 66 The Avenue, Fareham: up to 51 homes, permissioned (700 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 22 m and 25 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO14 3BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fareham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Swanwick 563,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km | |
| Portchester 367,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Oldbury Way Fareham | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 2.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Warsash Ferry Landing | 6.6 km |
| Car parks | West Quay Street Car Park | 2.7 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 15.2 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 79.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Meon Health Practice | 1.4 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Broadlaw Pharmacy | 910 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 820 m |
| Hospital | Optegra Eye Hospital | 4.0 km |
| Police station | Eastleigh Police Station | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Fareham Bishopsfield Road, Bishopsfield Rd Cashzone | 950 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Blackbrook Recreation Ground 2.6 ha | 650 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 700 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,560 m² | 550 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,500 m² | 1.5 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 21 |
2 of the street's 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranvilles Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Ranvilles Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 80 m | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Wallisdean Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wallisdean Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Hampshire College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Fareham Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Columba CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Titchfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Henry Cort Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Orchard Lea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km | Report card (Apr 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop PO14 3JD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Heathfield School PO14 3BN | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| St Francis Special School PO14 3BN | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Happy Faces Preschool PO14 3BN | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Ranvilles Infant School PO14 3BN | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Ranvilles Junior School PO14 3BN | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Activeme 360 Cic @ Ranvilles Infant School PO14 3BN | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Penguins Under 5'S Pre-School PO14 3BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cromhall Close (23); On or near Langstone Walk (13); On or near Thorney Close (8); On or near Greyshott Avenue (5); On or near Pilning Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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
- PO14 3BP: 21 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Prinsted Walk · Pilning Close · Tortworth Close · Glenbrook Walk · Oldbury Way · Hayling Close · Sibland Close · Thorney Close · Langstone Walk · Cromhall Close · Sandisplatt · Oldbury Way
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.