PO12 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.7km from Newtown in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Harbourside & Town ward and the Gosport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO12 1DF offers 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. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (194 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00168124 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PO12 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PO12 1DF.
195
37
£ 34,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1DF 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 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £85k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1DF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 109,875
4 sales · Mean £ 108,687
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO12 1DF are high at 194 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
St Jude's CofE Primary School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Forton Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- Elly'S Wine Stores0.2 km
- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.3 km
- Gosport Health Foods0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Hooper'S Milkshake And Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Bay Leaves0.9 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.9 km
- Kismet Tandoori0.6 km
- Burrito Bull0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Queens Social Club0.9 km
- Stoke Snooker Club0.6 km
- Gosport Cruising Club1.0 km
- The Five Alls0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Bobby'S Italian Restaurant0.6 km
- Dolly'S Tea Room0.9 km
- Millennium Balti House0.8 km
- Age Concern0.3 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.8 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- La Cumnati0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sailmakers Loft Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth Harbour0.9 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.2 km
- Fratton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Cross Street0.1 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Trinity Church0.2 km
- Trinity Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121DF · Data under Open Government Licence