PO12 1BT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Newtown in Gosport. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Harbourside & Town ward and the Gosport constituency.
This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00116077 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO12 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO12 1BT.
305
37
£ 34,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1BT 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in PO12 1BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1BT. The average age is 36.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO12 1BT are high at 141 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
Haselworth Primary School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Elly'S Wine Stores0.4 km
- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.0 km
- Gosport Health Foods0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Harbour News0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena0.2 km
- The Fox0.2 km
- The Star0.2 km
- Queens Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Social Club0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Age Concern0.0 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.8 km
- Bookworm Cafe0.0 km
- Brothers0.4 km
- Coffee#10.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.0 km
- La Cumnati0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Go Kitchen0.4 km
- The Cookie Guys0.3 km
- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Bay Leaves0.6 km
- Gourmet China0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour1.1 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.5 km
- Fratton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Creek Road0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Creek Road0.1 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- North Cross Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121BT · Data under Open Government Licence