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About

Forton ward occupies the northern section of Gosport, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving a settled community. Its layout is functional, with schools, shops, and green spaces like Alver Valley Country Park providing practical recreation. The ward functions as a primarily residential district within the broader town structure.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former Royal Hospital Haslar at its southern boundary, a historic site with a long naval medical history. The area's connection to Gosport's maritime heritage is subtle but present in its urban fabric. Transport links include the main road routes leading into Gosport town centre and towards Fareham, defining its role within the local road network.

Area overview

On average Forton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forton is £47,598 per year. There are 4 schools in Forton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Forton is home to around 5,794 people, with a population density of about 5,065.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forton Population
5,794
Population density
5,065.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.11(+231%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(+32%)
Other theft
14.33(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.08(+87%)
Shoplifting
10.7(+34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,342
92.23%
Other White
175
3.02%
Other
38
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.57%
Indian
30
0.52%
Total population: 5,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
976
21.06%
Level 4 qualifications or above
930
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
901
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
17.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,634

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
596
22.41%
Owns with a mortgage
574
21.59%
Other social rented
473
17.79%
Owns outright
462
17.37%
Social rents from council
426
16.02%
Total households: 2,659

Property prices in Forton

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forton 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 Forton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£307,250
Flats31£152,000
Semi-Detached5£230,000
Terraced32£207,500

10 years median price trend in Forton

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

All postcodes in Forton

PO124JW

Heidi Close

PO124RU

Beryton Road

PO124RG

Greenway Road

PO124RL

Forton Road

PO123UL

Lees Lane

PO124ZN

Mill Road

PO124RH

The Crossways

PO123HG

Forton Road

PO123DE

Brockhurst Road

PO121AX

Weevil Lane

PO123JW

St Lukes Road

PO124ST

Graham Road

PO129GW

Mill Road

PO121GQ

Salters Mews

PO124QB

Jervis Drive

PO123HA

Forton Road

PO139WZ

Mill Road

PO124QP

San Diego Road

PO124RP

Highfield Road

PO121AP

Weevil Lane

PO121FL

Weevil Lane

PO124TB

Giles Close

PO121GY

Officers Gardens

PO124DQ

Mill Lane

PO123HR

Reeds Place

PO123HQ

Forton Road

PO123HD

Forton Road

PO124QL

Mill Pond Road

PO123JA

Donnelly Street

PO129JD

Forton

PO121GD

Joslin Close

PO121FX

Weevil Lane

PO124SD

Kealy Road

PO123HN

Churchill Mews

PO124UG

Ferrol Road

PO123JF

Brougham Street

PO124UU

Moreland Road

PO124TH

Forton Road

PO124RR

Teignmouth Road

PO121JD

Queen's Road

PO123JL

Bedford Street

PO124QG

Mill Lane

PO124UH

Park Street

PO124QN

St Vincent Road

PO123HT

Alexandra Street

PO123JJ

St Anns Crescent

PO124QA

Forton Road

PO123JB

Camden Street

PO129JF

Forton

PO123JU

Anns Hill Road

PO123HP

St Edwards Terrace

PO123HS

Alma Street

PO124AE

Armstrong Close

PO124SE

Giles Close

PO124SU

Gladstone Road

PO123JP

Whites Place

PO121FY

Cooperage Green

PO124UE

Parham Road

PO124RT

Durley Road

PO129JG

Forton

PO124SJ

Coulmere Road

PO123AB

Mill Road

PO129JA

Forton

PO124UD

Parham Road

PO123HU

Inverness Road

PO121GN

Royal Engineers Mews

PO124QQ

Willow Place

PO123WB

Mill Road

PO129WA

Mill Road

PO124XW

Rogers Close

PO124QE

Barham Close

PO124QR

San Diego Road

PO124SH

Wheeler Close

PO124TZ

Parham Road

PO124RS

Behrendt Close

PO124RJ

The Crossways

PO129JB

Forton

PO123HL

Inverness Road

PO124QS

San Diego Road

PO124RY

Beryton Close

PO124UP

Armstrong Close

PO124XN

Keith Close

PO124SS

Hewitt Close

PO124DE

Parham Road

PO121GA

Henry Player Avenue

PO123AL

Brockhurst Road

PO124TQ

Forton Road

PO124SL

Avery Lane

PO121GL

Forton

PO124QW

St Vincent Road

PO124XR

Dukes Road

PO123HY

Camden Terrace

PO129GZ

Mill Road

PO124TP

Forton Road

PO124SA

Dukes Road

PO124AW

Caroline Place

PO129ZZ

Forton

PO123JD

Russell Street

PO124TS

St Johns Square

PO123JN

St Lukes Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.