Postcode Analysis Gosport, South East

MAGENNIS CLOSE, PO13 9XL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGENNIS CLOSE, PO13 9XL.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, PO13 9XL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO13 9XL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Magennis Close, 1.2km from Fort Brockhurst in Gosport. Administratively it sits within Grange & Alver Valley ward and the Gosport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 3.7% year-on-year. 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 PO13 9XL are sourced from Output Area E00115973 (shared with 7 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 9XL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

15 sales · Mean £ 216,633

Semi-Detached

£ 226,500

4 sales · Mean £ 217,000

Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around PO13 9XL is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences145
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Grange Junior School

Good297 pupils0.5 km
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Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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Alver Valley Junior School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Grange Infant School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Brune Park Community School

Requires Improvement1329 pupils0.7 km
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Rowner Infant School

Good151 pupils1.0 km
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Rowner Junior

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Brockhurst Primary School

Good368 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Premier Gosport Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Grange Road Service Station0.6 km
  • Anson Service Station0.9 km
  • Ellys Wine Store0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Tt Catering1.0 km
  • Queens Head1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Green Dragon0.8 km
  • Rowner Bowling Club0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Taste Of Paradise1.0 km
  • Jumbo0.8 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Sultan Grill0.6 km
  • Wings Garden0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Gear Box Cafe0.6 km
  • Masala0.8 km
  • New Kung Fu Wok Limited0.8 km
  • Subway (Rey Sub Ltd)0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Budgens1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth Harbour4.2 km
  • Portchester5.4 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Magennis Close0.1 km
  • Magennis Close0.1 km
  • Aldermoor Road0.3 km
  • Aldermoor Road0.3 km
  • Agincourt Avenue0.3 km