Colden Common vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Fareham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Colden Common commands an average of £427,667, compared with £406,936 in Fareham – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Colden Common (£340,917 vs £297,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFareham has a crime rate of 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Colden Common at 55.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in Fareham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Colden Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Fareham. There are 1 schools in Colden Common and 14 in Fareham.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.6 Mbps in Fareham and 173.6 Mbps in Colden Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 164% on average download speed (459 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Colden Common, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Fareham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,075 in Fareham. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £35,168.5 in Colden Common. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 48 in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 58.2% in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Colden Common versus 78.5% in Fareham. Colden Common has a population of 3,827 and Fareham has 42,246.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 44 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 33.4% |
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