PO12 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Regents Place, 0.5km from Priddys Hard in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Forton ward and the Gosport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO12 1AY offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO12 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00168133 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENTS PLACE, PO12 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENTS PLACE, PO12 1AY.
187
44
£ 34,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1AY 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 1AY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1AY. 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
£ 155,750
20 sales · Mean £ 166,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO12 1AY has low crime rates — 43 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Katie Bakes0.1 km
- Premier Walk N Shop0.9 km
- Siam Thai Market0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena1.0 km
- The Fox0.8 km
- The Star0.9 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- Gosport Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Age Concern1.0 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.2 km
- Bookworm Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Gosport Museum And Art Gallery0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cookie Guys1.0 km
- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Oriental Harbour0.8 km
- Burrito Bull0.6 km
- Mr Woon0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour1.5 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.6 km
- Portsmouth3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Reservoir0.1 km
- North Meadow0.1 km
- Reservoir0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121AY · Data under Open Government Licence