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.
PO12 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO12 1AF.
297
60
£ 34,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Jude's CofE Primary School
Haselworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PO121AF · Data under Open Government Licence