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.
MAGENNIS CLOSE, PO13 9XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGENNIS CLOSE, PO13 9XL.
291
39
£ 44,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grange Junior School
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
Alver Valley Junior School
Grange Infant School
Brune Park Community School
Rowner Infant School
Rowner Junior
Brockhurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PO139XL · Data under Open Government Licence