The PO12 2SZ postcode is in Gosport, Hampshire postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PO12 |
| Ward | Alverstoke |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Alverstoke & Privett |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Gosport |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Portsmouth |
| Police Force | Hampshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Alverstoke |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gosport |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21194 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Aspiring urban households / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Gomer(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Grange Road(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Portsmouth Harbour(2.54 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(13.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gomer Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-7 | PO12 2RP (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Gomer Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PO12 2RP (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Bay House SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | PO12 2QP (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PO12 2JS (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Alver Valley Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PO13 8AA (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Alver Valley Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | PO13 8AA (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Alverstoke Community Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-7 | PO12 2LH (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PO12 3QF (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BLOSSOM HEALTH - GOSPORT(0.81 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| blossom health - gosportActivegosport war memorial hpl, bury road, gosport, hampshire | 02392580363 | PO12 3PW |
The population of PO122SZ is 262 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (1171), Between 55 to 64 (1061), and Between 65 to 74 (1058).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 239 people, followed by African with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 67 adults have Does not apply, while 32 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (376), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (273).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (149), followed by Christian (91).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Intermediate occupations (30), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (26).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (455), and 439 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1456) and Middle East and Asia (30).