The ward of Fort Fareham lies on the north‑west edge of Fareham in Hampshire, combining post‑war and newer housing with pockets of green space and small commercial estates. Its position gives straightforward commuting into Portsmouth and across the Solent, with easy access to the M27/A27 corridors and the amenities of Fareham town centre close by.
Named after the Palmerston‑era fort that dominates the neighbourhood skyline, the area has a noticeable historic character alongside everyday suburban life. Local activity is largely residential and community focused, with family‑oriented amenities, modest local shops and small businesses rather than heavy industry, and the fort itself provides a popular landmark and a focal point for local heritage interest and informal recreation.
Postcode districts covering Fort Fareham
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Portsmouth 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Gosport 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Waterlooville 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Bognor Regis 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Fareham 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Eastleigh 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Winchester 16.1 miles26 km
- Havant 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Totton 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Totton and Eling 14.1 miles22.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Fareham Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Fareham Town Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Avenue Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Stubbington Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Fareham Park Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Peel Common Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bridgemary Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Titchfield Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Uplands & Funtley Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Hill Head Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lee-on-the-Solent Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wallington & Downend Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Fort Fareham
PO16 0UG, PO14 1BY, PO14 1NF, PO14 1FP, PO14 1FX, PO14 1EZ, PO14 1JN, PO14 1FG, PO14 1FE … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Bournemouth Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Fareham Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Portchester Railway Station 3.1 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Fort Fareham Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Lysses House Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Riverside House 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Lodge at Solent 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Solent Hotel and Spa 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Fort Fareham
- Fareham Academy Secondary
- Redlands Primary School Primary
- South Hampshire College Group Further education
- Wallisdean Infant School Primary
- Wallisdean Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 4.6 miles7.5 km
- HMS Victory Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 4.9 miles8 km
- Southwick House Estate 5 miles8 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Osborne House Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km