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About

Elson ward is located in the northern part of Gosport, Hampshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to Gosport town centre, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links. The ward includes Elson Recreation Ground, a green space used for leisure and community events.

Elson has a range of local facilities, including shops, schools, and healthcare services. The area is served by several bus routes connecting it to Gosport and nearby Portsmouth. Historically, Elson was a separate village before being absorbed into Gosport as the town expanded. The ward maintains a distinct identity, with a focus on community activities and local initiatives.

Area overview

On average Elson has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elson is £42,882 per year. There are 2 schools in Elson: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Elson area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,600 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elson 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 Elson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£260,000
Flats5£125,000
Semi-Detached14£267,500
Terraced55£271,000

10 years median price trend in Elson

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

All postcodes in Elson

PO124BT

Elson Road

PO124QU

Melville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.