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About

Bridgemary is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the Gosport peninsula. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfare of Privett Road, which hosts a range of shops, supermarkets, and essential services for the community. The layout is primarily functional, serving the daily needs of its residents.

The geography is generally flat, with the ward bordered by the A32 to the north. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Bridgemary School site, which has been a significant part of the area's infrastructure for decades. Open spaces include the playing fields at Bay House School and the informal greenery around the residential streets, providing basic recreational space within this largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Bridgemary has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgemary is £51,827 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridgemary: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridgemary is home to around 5,725 people, with a population density of about 1,738.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgemary Population
5,725
Population density
1,738.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.55(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.26(+75%)
Public order
12.93(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(+44%)
Other theft
5.59(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,332
93.15%
Other White
135
2.36%
Caribbean
27
0.47%
Indian
24
0.42%
Chinese
24
0.42%
Total population: 5,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,111
23.51%
Level 3 (A level)
869
18.39%
Level 4 qualifications or above
855
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
632
13.38%
Total 16+ residents: 4,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
816
33.71%
Owns with a mortgage
718
29.66%
Social rents from council
397
16.4%
Other social rented
232
9.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
8.01%
Total households: 2,421

Property prices in Bridgemary

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Bridgemary area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,500 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgemary in the 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 Bridgemary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£320,000
Flats2£133,250
Semi-Detached28£310,000
Terraced10£245,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgemary

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgemary.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.