Area guide · Fareham

Living in Whiteley

A snapshot of life in Whiteley, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Whiteley is a village in Fareham, South East with a population of 9,350. The average house price is £369,558 and the overall crime rate is 38.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Whiteley ranks

Population

9,350

Avg House Price

£369,558

Crime Rate

38.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

439 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,275.5

Median Age

46.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Whiteley's detached homes (£484,472) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£205,605).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Whiteley prices have fallen 38% over the last 9 years (£592,744 → £369,558).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£484,472	£460,000	45
Semi-Detached	£349,834	£345,000	33
Terraced	£307,764	£295,000	65
Flat	£205,605	£194,975	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Whiteley is 38.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Whiteley: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School	Primary	Good
Whiteley Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Whiteley averages 439 Mbps — 339% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Whiteley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	68.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,138

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,350
Median Age	46.4
Median Household Income	£36,275.5
Employment Rate	58%
Owner Occupied	72%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Whiteley?

The average house price in Whiteley is £369,558 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Whiteley?

The most affordable entry point in Whiteley is a flat, with an average price of £205,605.

Is Whiteley a safe place to live?

Whiteley has a recorded crime rate of 38.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Whiteley?

Whiteley has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Whiteley?

Average broadband download speeds in Whiteley are around 439 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.6% of premises.

How big is Whiteley?

Whiteley is a settlement in Fareham with a population of approximately 9,350.

Most compared with

How does Whiteley stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

Whiteley

House price: £343,737 · £369,558
Crime rate: 55.2 · 38
Distance: 5.3 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Whiteley

House price: £436,368 · £369,558
Crime rate: 54.4 · 38
Distance: 6.9 mi

Botley

Whiteley

House price: £430,994 · £369,558
Crime rate: 54.7 · 38
Distance: 2.4 mi

Brockenhurst

Whiteley

House price: £1,030,243 · £369,558
Crime rate: 54.2 · 38
Distance: 14.8 mi

Bursledon

Whiteley

House price: £382,717 · £369,558
Crime rate: 54.7 · 38
Distance: 2.8 mi

Chandler's Ford

Whiteley

House price: £449,614 · £369,558
Crime rate: 54.7 · 38
Distance: 9.0 mi

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