Tensing Close Fareham
9 addresses across 1 postcode (PO16), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14407110.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £300,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, 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 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 Fareham, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gudgeheath Lane Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £318,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £118,500 | £98,500 | £138,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £95,400 | £95,400 | £95,400 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2024 | 3 PO16 7QE | Detached | £370,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 4 PO16 7QE | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 2 PO16 7QE | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 8 PO16 7QE | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2009 | 7 PO16 7QE | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 4 PO16 7QE | Semi-detached | £138,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 4 PO16 7QE | Semi-detached | £98,500 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 5 PO16 7QE | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 1 PO16 7QE | Detached | £95,400 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 D (35% of about 630 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)
- 100 Wickham Road, Fareham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Funtley Court, 19 Funtley Hill: up to 24 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Fareham Station West, Fareham: up to 94 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Fareham Station West, Fareham: up to 94 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Fareham Station East, Fareham: up to 120 homes, not 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, 0 addresses are 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 38 m and 40 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO16 7QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fareham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Portchester 367,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Swanwick 563,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crawford Drive Heathfield | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Warsash Ferry Landing | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Osborn Road East Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 15.2 km (9.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 77.4 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gudgeheath Lane Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fareham Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 215 West Street [Dental Practice] | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Optegra Eye Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Eastleigh Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | One Stop, Hill Park Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,230 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,370 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Wickham Road Allotments 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dean Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Pinks Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Funtley Dell | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Cunigre Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Cams Bay | Bay | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Wicor Hard | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Harrison Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Lea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Lea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| South Hampshire College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wallisdean Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Columba CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fareham Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands County Primary School PO16 7QP | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Uplands Primary School Breakfast Club PO16 7QP | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Hunters Lodge Care Home PO16 7UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Kiln Lodge Rest Home PO16 7UG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cost Cutters PO16 7LN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Good Manors Day Nursery PO16 7LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Jolly Miller PO16 7LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Uplands House PO16 7HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Coco'S Coffee Shop PO16 7LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Voyage Care Home PO16 7UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Hartwell Lodge Care Home PO16 7UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Willow Tree PO16 7UJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| The Makers House PO16 7NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Best One PO16 7NU | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longstaff Gardens (7); On or near Morshead Crescent (6); On or near Crawford Drive (4); On or near Tanglewood (4); On or near Maylings Farm Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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
- PO16 7QE: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Irvine Close · Saville Gardens · Tanglewood · Morshead Crescent · Burnham Wood · Maylings Farm Road · Crawford Drive · Mallory Crescent · Longstaff Gardens · Somervell Drive · Wakefield Avenue · Odell 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.