Yew Tree Drive Swanwick, Fareham
13 addresses across 6 postcodes (PO15), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 14407918.
- 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 E; Band D in Fareham costs £2,271 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swanwick, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brook Lane Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 43% 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
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (29% of about 2,410 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- YEW TREE FARMHOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1 Station Industrial Park, Duncan Road, Park Gate: up to 15 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 94 Botley Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 14 Beacon Bottom: up to 9 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 76-80 Botley Road: up to 18 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 24 November 2026 to 25 November 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO15 7LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO15 7BE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO15 7DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| PO15 7DG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO15 7DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO15 7LA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 24 m and 40 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO15 7BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO15 7DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO15 7DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO15 7DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO15 7LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO15 7LB | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swanwick 563,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Botley 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yew Tree Drive Whiteley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Fareham | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Warsash Ferry Landing | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Middle Road Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 81.3 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brook Lane Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest H J Everett | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Botley Road (Dental Surgery) | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fareham Community Hospital Cdc | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Park Gate Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Whiteley Yew Tree Drive, Whitley Cashzone | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bushy Land | Wood | 290 m north-east |
| Little Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Hackett's Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Providence Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Alder Gully | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 13 |
10 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H J Everett PO15 7LB | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| The Elm Tree Inn SO31 7DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lipizzaner Fields (5); On or near Haflinger Drive (5); On or near Exmoor Close (4); On or near Suffolk Drive (2); On or near Burmese Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 24 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO15 7LB: 6 addresses
- PO15 7BE: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- PO15 7DS: 2 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- PO15 7DG: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- PO15 7DX: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
- PO15 7LA: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lipizzaner Fields · Suffolk Drive · Shire Close · Exmoor Close · Clydesdale Road · Haflinger Drive · Jutland Close · Camargue Close · Connemara Crescent · Palomino Drive · Brabant Close · Persian Drive
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.