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Alverstoke

About

Alverstoke occupies a prominent coastal position on the eastern side of the Gosport peninsula, facing the Solent. The area is largely defined by its residential character, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its shoreline includes the popular Stokes Bay, a long shingle beach offering direct views across to the Isle of Wight. The ward contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The geography is shaped by the former Royal Clarence Yard, a significant historic naval victualling site with converted buildings now forming a central part of the community. Alverstoke is also home to the Gosport War Memorial Hospital and the recreational spaces of Alver Valley Country Park. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the more densely built-up centre of Gosport, with a focus on its immediate coastal and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Alverstoke has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alverstoke is £65,160 per year. There are 5 schools in Alverstoke: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alverstoke is home to around 6,313 people, with a population density of about 3,118.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Alverstoke Population

6,313

Population density

3,118 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.7(-32%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.92(-36%)

Public order

5.7(-6%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.17(-51%)

Other theft

2.85(-49%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,978

94.72%

Other White

1.19%

Indian

0.51%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.51%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.48%

Total population: 6,311

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,798

33.87%

Level 3 (A level)

951

17.92%

No qualifications

773

14.56%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

742

13.98%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

545

10.27%

Total 16+ residents: 5,308

Housing

Owns outright

1,412

52.77%

Owns with a mortgage

848

31.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

251

9.38%

Other forms of private rent

2.69%

Other social rented

2.47%

Total households: 2,676

Property prices in Alverstoke

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Alverstoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alverstoke over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£495,000	£353,225	£455,000	£532,000	£899,125
Flats	20	£158,588	£87,050	£113,750	£174,750	£192,725
Semi-Detached	23	£384,000	£290,496	£353,750	£410,000	£575,750
Terraced	25	£292,000	£236,400	£260,000	£317,500	£379,000

10 years median price trend in Alverstoke

All postcodes in Alverstoke

PO122TU

Tower Close

PO122NE

Western Way

PO122LA

Little Lane

PO123QA

Mound Close

PO122RB

Oval Gardens

PO122JR

The Avenue

PO122RH

Ladram Road

PO122RR

Penn Way

PO122SL

Churcher Close

PO122NS

Solent Way

PO122SR

Moat Drive

PO122NL

Kennedy Crescent

PO122TT

Sandown Close

PO122LU

Elgar Close

PO122PW

Bury Hall Lane

PO122SA

Gomer Lane

PO122NZ

Canberra Close

PO122SZ

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122NU

Bury Hall Lane

PO123PZ

The Paddock

PO122QN

Gomer Lane

PO123SS

Privett Road

PO122PA

Jellicoe Avenue

PO122PF

Jellicoe Avenue

PO122TL

Broadsands Drive

PO122RP

Pyrford Close

PO122NW

Sword Close

PO122QH

Jerram Close

PO122LP

Coward Road

PO122TE

Portland Drive

PO122LQ

Avenue Court

PO122NQ

Western Way

PO122NA

The Spur

PO122UD

Broadsands Drive

PO122TF

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122PN

Bury Hall Lane

PO139BG

Browndown Road

PO122TN

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122LB

Church Road

PO122LG

Village Road

PO122JX

The Avenue

PO122QP

Gomer Lane

PO122QU

Gomer Lane

PO122QJ

Leveson Close

PO122QG

Vectis Road

PO122QE

Vectis Road

PO122QL

Grays Close

PO123SP

Privett Road

PO122SD

Broadsands Drive

PO123SN

Daniels Close

PO122NF

Western Way

PO123PY

Lodge Gardens

PO122JS

The Avenue

PO122LL

Ashburton Road

PO122QF

Vectis Road

PO122NN

Kennedy Crescent

PO122LD

Village Road

PO122TS

Broadsands Walk

PO122PG

Kingsmill Close

PO122QD

Vectis Road

PO122TX

Tower Close

PO122TZ

Tower Close

PO122PD

Admirals Walk

PO122SE

Broadsands Drive

PO122LE

Village Road

PO122QA

Bay Road

PO122TA

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122PZ

Jellicoe Avenue

PO122QX

Browndown Road

PO122QB

Burney Road

PO122LX

Church Road

PO122JU

The Avenue

PO122RD

Oval Gardens

PO122TY

Tower Close

PO122UB

Broadsands Drive

PO122SH

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122SB

Broadsands Drive

PO122PY

Alverstoke

PO122SS

Nasmith Close

PO123PR

Bury Road

PO122NT

Tebourba Drive

PO122RJ

Diana Close

PO122PB

Jellicoe Avenue

PO122LF

Village Road

PO122PU

Saville Close

PO122LZ

Palmerston Way

PO122LW

Stokes Bay Road

PO122RY

Repton Close

PO122RL

St Helens Road

PO122TW

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122ET

Green Road

PO122JZ

Beatty Drive

PO122NH

Bankside

PO122LJ

Ashburton Road

PO122LN

Paget Road

PO122TH

Sandcroft Close

PO122SJ

Gale Moor Avenue

PO122RS

Briar Close

PO122LY

Palmerston Way

PO122PP

Alverstoke

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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