Fareham: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Hampshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across PO14, PO15, PO16.
Fareham DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Fareham
The Fareham rental market in Hampshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,652 pcm and rents up roughly 7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across PO14, PO15, PO16.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Fareham.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
14 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Fareham.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £676 | £8,112 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,287 | £15,444 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,609 | £19,308 |
| 3-bed house | £2,060 | £24,720 |
| 4-bed house | £2,655 | £31,860 |
Featured properties in Fareham
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across PO14, PO15, PO16.
Buying in Fareham
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£418,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.7%
Buyer demand
Low
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Fareham face low competition with prices around £418,000 and growth of about 3.7% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Fareham
With an average property price near £418,000 and gross yields around 5.4%, Fareham offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.7% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.9/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Furnished 1 bed flats
- 22 bed flats
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Fareham
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Fareham | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Fareham Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Fareham Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Fareham Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Fareham Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
Family facilities
- Fareham Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Fareham
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Fareham Brasserie
1.7 mi from Fareham centre
Spice of Fareham
1.9 mi from Fareham centre
Bella Cucina
2 mi from Fareham centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.3 mi from Fareham centre
Fareham Tandoori
2.1 mi from Fareham centre
Coffee & Co, Fareham
1 mi from Fareham centre
Socialising in Fareham
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Fareham
1.7 mi from Fareham centre
The Railway Tavern
2.2 mi from Fareham centre
Vault Bar
1 mi from Fareham centre
Fareham Live Lounge
1.2 mi from Fareham centre
The Riverside Inn
1.3 mi from Fareham centre
Fareham Shopping Centre
1.5 mi from Fareham centre
Things to do in Fareham
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Fareham Sports & Fitness
1.9 mi from Fareham centre
Fareham Cricket Club
0.9 mi from Fareham centre
Parkland Golf Club
2 mi from Fareham centre
Fareham Cinema
0.4 mi from Fareham centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.6 mi from Fareham centre
Fareham Adventure Park
0.4 mi from Fareham centre
Commuting from Fareham
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 30 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 26 min |
| Reading | Train | 29 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 31 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 23 min |
Local developments in Fareham
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Fareham town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near PO14
Approved
Fareham retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Fareham
Verified contractors covering PO14, PO15, PO16 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Fareham
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Fareham
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Fareham
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Fareham
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Fareham must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hampshire.
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