Postcode Analysis Gosport, South East

PO12 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO12 1BL.

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Population

195

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO12 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO12 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO12 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Newtown in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Harbourside & Town ward and the Gosport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO12 1BL offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PO12 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00168124 (shared with 18 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 1BL. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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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)

Crime rates near PO12 1BL are high at 181 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.

Violence and sexual offences200
Anti-social behaviour88
Public order49
Shoplifting46
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good329 pupils1.0 km
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Haselworth Primary School

Good136 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Good340 pupils1.4 km
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Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School

Good205 pupils1.5 km
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St Jude's CofE Primary School

Good416 pupils1.5 km
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Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School

Good350 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Elly'S Wine Stores0.2 km
  • Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.2 km
  • Gosport Health Foods0.1 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Harbour News0.2 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sailmakers Loft Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Gosport Pool Arena0.1 km
  • The Fox0.2 km
  • The Star0.1 km
  • Still & West0.9 km
  • Queens Hotel0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Age Concern0.2 km
  • Arty'S At The Marina0.8 km
  • Bookworm Cafe0.2 km
  • Brothers0.1 km
  • Coffee#10.2 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • La Cumnati0.2 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Go Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Cookie Guys0.1 km
  • Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Bay Leaves0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth Harbour0.9 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea2.2 km
  • Fratton3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • North Cross Street0.1 km
  • Trinity Church0.2 km
  • Trinity Church0.2 km