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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 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 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
91
Deprivation level
5/10
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
52.31(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.64(-34%)
Public order
7.47(+22%)
Other theft
6.14(+10%)
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

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 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
Detached3£260,000
Flats5£125,000
Semi-Detached13£271,000
Terraced56£270,500

10 years median price trend in Elson

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

All postcodes in Elson

PO124BB

Orchard Close

PO124QU

Melville Road

Data Sources

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