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About

Elson ward lies in the northern part of Gosport, primarily characterised by residential housing. The area is centred around Elson Road, which serves as a local high street with essential shops and services. Housing consists largely of terraced and semi-detached homes, reflecting much of the town's overall built environment. Open spaces include Elson Recreation Ground, providing a green area for community use.

A notable local feature is the creek of Alver Lake, which borders the ward to the east, creating a distinct tidal inlet. This waterway separates Elson from the Alverstoke area and contributes to the local landscape. The ward is also home to the Elson Community Centre, which functions as a hub for local activities. Transport links include regular bus services connecting residents to Gosport town centre and Fareham.

Area overview

On average Elson has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elson is £57,154 per year. There are 2 schools in Elson: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elson is home to around 6,022 people, with a population density of about 2,679.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elson Population
6,022
Population density
2,679.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.83(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.47(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.47(-31%)
Other theft
8.47(+51%)
Public order
7.8(+29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,721
95%
Other White
108
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.45%
Chinese
23
0.38%
Other
23
0.38%
Total population: 6,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,119
22.62%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,062
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
16.75%
No qualifications
800
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,010
40%
Owns outright
926
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
12.83%
Social rents from council
142
5.62%
Other forms of private rent
67
2.65%
Total households: 2,525

Property prices in Elson

Median price£264,500
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £295K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 (about £306 per square foot) in Elson area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £408,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£296,500£372
Terraced52£271,000£304
Semi-Detached13£264,000£305
Flats5£140,000£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,000£100,000£200,662£188,748
2017£287,500£121,000£226,250£213,000
2018£213,750£102,000£230,000£207,000
2019£265,500£98,725£228,500£207,500
2020£272,500£90,000£244,000£217,500
2021£282,500£107,500£256,000£230,000
2022£331,250£110,000£274,500£260,000
2023£362,500£125,500£275,000£250,000
2024£312,500£118,000£277,500£250,000
2025£260,000£125,000£270,000£273,500
2026£335,000£140,000£195,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£217£223£205
2017£240£214£236£226
2018£196£219£217£238
2019£243£224£229£228
2020£243£214£272£250
2021£288£234£298£252
2022£319£251£312£285
2023£377£273£338£294
2024£266£255£310£276
2025£345£228£328£302
2026£399£342£232£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elson in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Elson

Is Elson safe?

Elson records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Elson?

The median sale price in Elson is £264,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Elson?

Elson has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Elson?

Elson scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Elson sits around rank 17,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Elson?

The average household income in Elson is around £57,154 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Elson?

Elson is represented by 1 elected councillor: Antony Stanton (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Elson

PO124DS

Gunners Way

PO124PA

Battery Close

PO124NH

Dunkeld Road

PO123FE

Brockhurst Road

PO124PL

Heaton Road

PO124AB

Elson Road

PO124BF

Monks Walk

PO123BP

Eastbrook Close

PO124BW

Elson Road

PO124PS

Vale Grove

PO124LJ

Quay Lane

PO124AD

Elson Road

PO124HA

Elson Road

PO124PG

Kingsley Road

PO124ND

Chantry Road

PO124BG

Heritage Business Park

PO124DX

Hamlet Way

PO124PR

Shalbourne Road

PO123BD

Brockhurst Road

PO124LB

Quay Lane

PO124NP

Bournemouth Avenue

PO124BD

Parker Close

PO124HE

Wingate Road

PO124AP

Naish Drive

PO124ES

Rydal Road

PO124NX

Eastbourne Avenue

PO124QU

Melville Road

PO124BX

Brighton Avenue

PO124PU

Rothesay Road

PO124DW

Gunners Way

PO124BB

Orchard Close

PO123BB

Brockhurst Road

PO124NT

Eastbourne Avenue

PO124NZ

Beryl Avenue

PO124NU

Eastbourne Avenue

PO124FA

Cotsworth Road

PO124PP

Pannall Road

PO124SP

Avery Lane

PO124ET

Elson Lane

PO124AR

Anthony Grove

PO124DA

Worthing Avenue

PO124EZ

Elson Road

PO124PJ

Holmdale Road

PO124PN

Heaton Road

PO124EX

Exmouth Road

PO124SR

Avery Lane

PO130AH

Fareham Road

PO124NN

Sedgeley Grove

PO124PX

Rothesay Road

PO124EY

Elson Road

PO124DL

Selsey Avenue

PO124NA

Chantry Road

PO124BP

Vicarage Terrace

PO124BJ

Elson Road

PO124BT

Elson Road

PO124DP

Wingate Road

PO124BA

Richard Grove

PO124DR

Wingate Road

PO124NL

Sedgeley Grove

PO124BL

Elson Road

PO124BE

Chestnut Walk

PO124AY

Wandesford Place

PO124NR

Weymouth Avenue

PO124AH

Elson Road

PO124BY

Hastings Avenue

PO124AU

Frater Lane

PO124AX

Frater Lane

PO123DG

Brockhurst Road

PO124AT

Cedar Close

PO124AS

Anthony Grove

PO124SW

Avery Lane

PO124NF

Chantry Road

PO124NY

Eastbourne Avenue

PO123DD

Tynedale Close

PO124AZ

Blackthorn Drive

PO124DU

Alphage Road

PO124EU

Elson Lane

PO124PT

Rothesay Road

PO124NB

Chantry Road

PO124PZ

Welch Road

PO124DB

Worthing Avenue

PO124PY

Welch Road

PO124BU

Brighton Avenue

PO124DD

Worthing Avenue

PO124NG

Chantry Road

PO123DT

Jason Way

PO124AN

Ham Lane

PO124NS

Torquay Avenue

PO124AL

Ham Lane

PO124DN

School Road

PO123BA

Brockhurst Road

PO124DH

Worthing Avenue

PO124BN

Elson Road

PO124NE

Chantry Road

PO124PQ

The Shrubbery

PO124BH

Chestnut Walk

PO124AJ

Stanley Close

PO124AA

Elson Road

PO124BZ

Hastings Avenue

PO124NJ

Dunkeld Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.