PO12 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newtown in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Harbourside & Town ward and the Gosport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO12 1BU is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00168127 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO12 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO12 1BU.
178
38
£ 34,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1BU 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
PO12 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1BU. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO12 1BU is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Elly'S Wine Stores0.5 km
- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.1 km
- Gosport Health Foods0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Harbour News0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena0.2 km
- The Fox0.2 km
- The Star0.2 km
- Queens Hotel0.6 km
- Queens Social Club0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Age Concern0.1 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.7 km
- Bookworm Cafe0.1 km
- Brothers0.4 km
- Coffee#10.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- La Cumnati0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Go Kitchen0.5 km
- The Cookie Guys0.3 km
- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Bay Leaves0.6 km
- Gourmet China0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour1.2 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.5 km
- Fratton3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Creek Road0.1 km
- Creek Road0.1 km
- North Cross Street0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121BU · Data under Open Government Licence