PO12 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO12 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00168133 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO12 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO12 1AZ.
187
44
£ 34,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1AZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO12 1AZ — age 44, 46% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1AZ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO12 1AZ has low crime rates — 41 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
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Katie Bakes0.2 km
- Premier Walk N Shop0.9 km
- Siam Thai Market0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena0.9 km
- The Fox0.8 km
- The Star0.9 km
- Castle Tavern1.0 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 Gallery1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cookie Guys1.0 km
- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Harbour0.9 km
- Burrito Bull0.7 km
- Mr Woon0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour1.4 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.5 km
- Portsmouth3.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Meadow0.1 km
- Reservoir0.2 km
- Reservoir0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121AZ · Data under Open Government Licence