Postcode Analysis Gosport, South East

PO12 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

297

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO12 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 60, 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 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Gunwharf 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.

The people who live in PO12 1AF are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00116076 (shared with 15 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 1AF. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PO12 1AF are high at 188 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 offences175
Anti-social behaviour75
Public order42
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good329 pupils1.1 km
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St Jude's CofE Primary School

Good416 pupils1.4 km
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Haselworth Primary School

Good136 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Cadbury Outlet Shop0.9 km
  • Kirby Stores1.0 km
  • Forton Road Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Hartgill Seafoods0.9 km
  • Elly'S Wine Stores0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Bridge Tavern1.0 km
  • Ship Anson0.9 km
  • The Keppel's Head0.9 km
  • The Old Customs House0.9 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bar + Block Steakhouse1.0 km
  • Feed1.0 km
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • La Cumnati0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Doughnuts0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Kismet Tandoori0.8 km
  • Burrito Bull1.0 km
  • Mr Woon1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Sailmakers Loft Guest House0.8 km
  • Ship Leopard Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth Harbour0.7 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea2.0 km
  • Fratton3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosport Ferry Terminal0.1 km
  • Gosport Ferry Terminal0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km