PO12 1DZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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.
Day-to-day life in PO12 1DZ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (179 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00168124 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO12 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO12 1DZ.
195
37
£ 34,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1DZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO12 1DZ — age 37, 24% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1DZ. 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
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)
Crime rates near PO12 1DZ are high at 179 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
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Elly'S Wine Stores0.3 km
- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.2 km
- Gosport Health Foods0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Harbour News0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena0.0 km
- The Fox0.1 km
- The Star0.1 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Social Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Age Concern0.2 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.8 km
- Bookworm Cafe0.2 km
- Brothers0.2 km
- Coffee#10.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- La Cumnati0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Go Kitchen0.3 km
- The Cookie Guys0.2 km
- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Bay Leaves0.8 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour1.0 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.3 km
- Fratton3.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Cross Street0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Trinity Church0.2 km
- Trinity Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121DZ · Data under Open Government Licence