Side-by-side comparison of PO16 Fareham and PO2 Portsmouth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PO2 is the more affordable option at £235,000 median vs £325,000 in PO16. PO16 has lower recorded crime (2,662 vs 4,905 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | PO16 Fareham | PO2 Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £325,000 | £235,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,271 | £2,292 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,662 | 4,905 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 80.5 | 88.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 89.5 | 93.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.