Postcode Analysis Gosport, South East

EMPSON WALK, PO13 8JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPSON WALK, PO13 8JS.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO13 8JS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.

home £280,416 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO13 8JS is a sought-after residential area on Empson Walk, 0.6km from Lee-on-the-Solent in Lee-on-the-Solent. Administratively it sits within Lee East ward and the Gosport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO13, PO13 8JS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 5.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PO13 8JS are sourced from Output Area E00115990 (shared with 9 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 PO13 8JS. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 249,250

6 sales · Mean £ 254,333

Semi-Detached

£ 383,000

1 sales · Mean £ 383,000

Flat

£ 251,250

2 sales · Mean £ 251,250

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

PO13 8JS has low crime rates — 8 incidents 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3

school Local Schools

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Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School

Good279 pupils0.8 km
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Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Grange Infant School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Lee Convenience Store0.8 km
  • On The Solent Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • Stop & Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Essentials At Lee-On-The-Solent0.3 km
  • Kathys Sweet Treats Bakery0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Leeward House Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
  • Milvil Corner Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Old Ship0.9 km
  • Lee On Solent Community Centre0.2 km
  • Seafire Tap Room Limited0.7 km
  • The Wyvern0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Bun Penny0.6 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.8 km
  • Lee Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Little Naughtea0.8 km
  • The Tea Party0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Southern Co-Operatives Limited0.1 km
  • Southern Co-Operatives Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Karen'S Plaice0.7 km
  • Lee Ice Cream And Waffle0.9 km
  • New Mandarin Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Solent'S Finest0.1 km
  • T & J (Solent)0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham5.3 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour6.1 km
  • Portchester6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Esmonde Close0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Esmonde Close0.2 km
  • Megson Drive0.3 km