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 miles
- Portsmouth 5.3 miles
- Gosport 3.2 miles
- Waterlooville 7.5 miles
- Bognor Regis 23.3 miles
- Fareham 0.7 miles
- Eastleigh 10.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 10.8 miles
- Winchester 16.1 miles
- Havant 9.2 miles
- Totton 14.5 miles
- Totton and Eling 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fareham Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Fareham Town Ward 0.8 miles
- Avenue Ward 0.8 miles
- Stubbington Ward 1.3 miles
- Fareham Park Ward 1.3 miles
- Peel Common Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bridgemary Ward 1.5 miles
- Titchfield Ward 1.7 miles
- Uplands & Funtley Ward 1.9 miles
- Hill Head Ward 2.1 miles
- Lee-on-the-Solent Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Wallington & Downend Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Fort Fareham
PO16 0TR, PO14 1QD, PO14 1RU, PO14 9TB, PO14 9UA, PO14 1FJ, PO14 1PJ, PO14 1QQ, PO14 1QR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 10.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 28.6 miles
- Fareham Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Portchester Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Fort Fareham Ad
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 4 2.2 miles
- Lysses House Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Ye Spotted Dogge 5.5 miles
- Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.1 miles
- The Alverbank Hotel 4.5 miles
- Riverside House 5.2 miles
- Lodge at Solent 3 3.5 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 5.1 miles
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Solent Hotel and Spa 4 3.4 miles
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 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 4.6 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 4.8 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 4.8 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 4.8 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 4.9 miles
- Southwick House Estate 5 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 5.5 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 7.2 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles