PO12 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commodore Place, 0.5km from Priddys Hard in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Forton ward and the Gosport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO12 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00168133 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMODORE PLACE, PO12 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMODORE PLACE, PO12 1AU.
187
44
£ 34,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO12 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1AU. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 163,000
28 sales · Mean £ 172,214
Terraced
£ 322,750
2 sales · Mean £ 322,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO12 1AU has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Brockhurst Primary School
Haselworth Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Katie Bakes0.1 km
- Premier Walk N Shop0.9 km
- Siam Thai Market0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena0.9 km
- The Fox0.8 km
- The Star0.9 km
- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Stoke Snooker Club1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Age Concern0.9 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.1 km
- Bookworm Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gosport Museum And Art Gallery0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Cookie Guys1.0 km
- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Oriental Harbour0.8 km
- Kismet Tandoori1.0 km
- Burrito Bull0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour1.5 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.6 km
- Portsmouth3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Reservoir0.0 km
- Reservoir0.1 km
- North Meadow0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121AU · Data under Open Government Licence