PO12 1DX is an up-and-coming urban area on Thorngate Way, 0.6km from Newtown in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Harbourside & Town ward and the Gosport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO12 1DX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00116077 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNGATE WAY, PO12 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNGATE WAY, PO12 1DX.
305
37
£ 34,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO12 1DX 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 1DX has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO12 1DX. The average age is 36.6. 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
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO12 1DX are high at 160 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
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Elly'S Wine Stores0.3 km
- Gosport Discovery Centre - Hampshire Libraries0.1 km
- Gosport Health Foods0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Harbour News0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Gosport Pool Arena0.1 km
- The Fox0.1 km
- The Star0.1 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Social Club0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Age Concern0.1 km
- Arty'S At The Marina0.8 km
- Bookworm Cafe0.1 km
- Brothers0.3 km
- Coffee#10.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- La Cumnati0.3 km
- Asda0.5 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
- Police Station0.1 km
- North Cross Street0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Trinity Church0.2 km
- Trinity Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO121DX · Data under Open Government Licence