Relocate to enhance your career – About Titchfield:
Titchfield is located in the borough of Fareham and lies within the county of Hampshire. This is an attractive area and a great place to live and work. The county is strategically placed to take advantage of excellent transport and communication links, including Southampton International Airport and ferry connections to France and Spain.
The county has an unrivalled diversity of property in both urban and rural settings. There are apartments on the seafront; thatched cottages in the Test and Meon Valleys and the New Forest; new executive developments adjacent to the motorway networks; and character family homes in country towns like Alresford or Romsey.
Fareham itself is a borough with a thriving community and there is much for local residents to see and do. Whether you enjoy sports, entertainments, walking in the countryside, shopping, museums, or historic buildings, there are many attractions in the area to suit everyone's interests.
Some of our staff have already relocated to the South East. Below are some stories about how their lifestyles have improved since they moved.
Profiles
'I moved to Titchfield from Twickenham and found the job transition quite smooth because I’m working with the section I used to visit from the London office, and I still have contact with my previous team. Most colleagues here live locally and helped with advice about the area. It’s also easy to meet up with friends and family in the South East.'
'The journey to work is much shorter and doesn’t include rail problems. I enjoy travelling in by bike, especially in summer, and the cycle routes are good.'
'I also enjoy the local walks, theatre and countryside, and there are plenty of interesting places to visit when people come to stay. I was able to buy a more spacious house so it’s easier to accommodate friends and relatives.'
Shirley Swann, Longitudinal Study Data Analyst
'Work–wise, moving to Titchfield was easy for me because my job didn't change and our branch hadn't been too far from there anyway. But, personally, the relocation came at just the right time. We wanted a bigger house to accommodate our growing family and couldn't afford one in London. We also felt the schools were better in Hampshire. The shorter journey to work means I spend more time with my wife and children, and I save a considerable amount on of money on commuting, which is very expensive in London.'
'Anything else I like about it? The pasties in the local shop. They're better than anything I've tasted in London!'
Conor Shipsey, Field Branch Training Manager
| Description of area | Time to ONS by car | Average property prices | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Titchfield | Titchfield is a very interesting and attractive village alongside the River Meon, in the western part of Fareham. The village is a conservation area; the streets have many historic buildings (some dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries) consisting of shops, inns and houses grouped around a large square. | 5 mins (1.8 miles) | Terraced £176,381 Detached £286,816 |
| Southampton | Southampton is a city, unitary authority and major port situated on the south coast of England. The city represents the core of the Greater Southampton region. | 20 mins (10.2 miles) | Terraced £166,570 Detached £304,412 |
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth is a city of about 189,000 people located in the county of Hampshire on the southern coast of England. It is the eleventh largest urban area in England. A significant naval port for centuries, it is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use and to many famous ships. | 20 mins (13.1 miles) | Terraced £157,362 Detached £295,909 |
| Fareham | Fareham is a market town that lies in the south–east of Hampshire, England, between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. The National Census 2001 found Fareham to have lower than average unemployment and crime. | 12 mins (7.6 miles) | Terraced £178,259 Detached £314,968 |
| New Forest | The New Forest is an area which includes the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and old-growth forest in the south–east of England. As a national park the New Forest is mainly in Hampshire, but it also covers some of Wiltshire. There are many small villages dotted around the area. | 27 mins (25.3 miles) | Terraced £243,721 Detached £421,184 |
| Salisbury | Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England. The city forms the largest part of the Salisbury district. Salisbury is at the confluence of five rivers: the Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne are tributaries to the Avon (Celtic for 'river'), which flows to the south coast and into the sea at Christchurch, Dorset. | 40 mins (32.7 miles) | Terraced £199,911 Detached £345,009 |
| Winchester | Winchester is a historic city with a population of around 40,000 within a three–mile radius of its centre. It was formerly the capital of England, during the 10th and early 11th centuries, and the capital of Wessex before that. The town is at the western end of the South Downs with the scenic River Itchen running through it. | 24 mins (20.1 miles) | Terraced £259,161 Detached £462,320 |
| Romsey | Romsey is a small market town and lies on the River Test, which is famous for trout fishing. It is one of the principal towns in the Test Valley Borough. A large Norman abbey dominates the centre of the town. | 21 mins (18.3 miles) | Terraced £176,532 Detached £385,946 |
| Bournemouth | Bournemouth is a large town and tourist destination. With a population of 164,000 it is the largest settlement in the ceremonial county of Dorset. With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops and restaurants, buzzing nightlife, endless countryside offering peace and relaxation, beautiful award–winning gardens and water sports galore. | 51 mins (42.6 miles) | Terraced £187,386 Detached £282,381 |
| London | London is today one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence on politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the major global cities. | 1hr 50 mins (81.3 miles) By train (London Waterloo to Fareham) 1hr 40 mins |
Terraced £439,183 Detached £1,078,114 |
