Postcode Analysis Gosport, South East

GWESSIN TERRACE, PO12 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWESSIN TERRACE, PO12 1AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO12 1AT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PO12 1AT is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 77.7% year-on-year.

home £199,625 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO12 1AT is a mixed residential area on Gwessin Terrace, 0.2km from Newtown in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Leesland & Newtown ward and the Gosport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO12 1AT offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, up 77.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO12 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00115926 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1AT. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,000

Flat

£ 132,500

1 sales · Mean £ 132,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO12 1AT is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences150
Shoplifting60
Public order37
Other theft32
Anti-social behaviour28

school Local Schools

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Haselworth Primary School

Good136 pupils0.4 km
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Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good329 pupils0.5 km
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Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School

Good350 pupils0.7 km
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Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School

Good260 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.2 km
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St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good377 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.6 km
  • Gosport Health Foods0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Gosport Pool Arena0.8 km
  • The Fox0.7 km
  • The Star0.8 km
  • Junction Tavern0.9 km
  • The Battle Of Trafalgar0.9 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Age Concern0.6 km
  • Bookworm Cafe0.6 km
  • Brothers1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Gosport Museum And Art Gallery0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • The Cookie Guys0.9 km
  • Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Bay Leaves0.1 km
  • Gourmet China0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Domaine Guest House0.7 km
  • Haven Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth Harbour1.7 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea3.1 km
  • Fratton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Kensington Road0.2 km