PO17 encompasses Fareham, a Hampshire postcode district showing mixed market dynamics. Over five years, residential prices have grown at 0.4% compound annual rate, substantially below national averages, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.5% annually, indicating stronger investor demand relative to capital appreciation. Population increased 1.7% across the five-year period. The district scores 53.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally, and sits in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting early-phase regeneration characteristics. These metrics indicate a market where rental income generation has outpaced property value growth, relevant to investors evaluating yield-focused strategies versus capital growth prospects in the South East.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Fareham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.8 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by demand.
9 planning applications submitted in PO17 over the last six months.
- The tree is a Turkish Oak with a branch that over hangs two neighbouring gardens almost reaching to ground level. I am applying to remove the two branches that are responsible for this.Jun 2026 · pending
- I wish to remove the following from a single ash tree one subsidiary trunk, the 2m stump of a previously removed trunk, part of a branch overhanging my neighbour's property. The reasons for removal...Jun 2026 · pending
- Please see detail on attached work scheduleJun 2026 · pending
Fareham (PO17) common questions
Is Fareham up and coming?
Fareham (PO17) has a trajectory score of 56/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 19% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Fareham safe?
Fareham has a safety score of 33/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Fareham?
The average property price in Fareham (PO17) is £320k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Fareham?
The median monthly rent in Fareham (PO17) is £1,466 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Fareham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Fareham (PO16), Fareham (PO15), Fareham (PO14), Southampton (SO32), Gosport (PO13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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