Forton 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 bordered by the A32 to the west and the Gosport Railway Line to the east, providing good transport links to nearby areas. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.
The ward features open spaces like Forton Recreation Ground, which offers sports facilities and green areas for leisure. Forton Lake, a tidal inlet, lies to the south, adding a natural element to the surroundings. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with easy access to Gosport town centre for additional services and shopping. Its proximity to Portsmouth also makes it a practical location for commuters.
On average Forton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 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 of residents in Forton is £37,771 per year. There are 4 schools in Forton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Barham Close
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Mill Lane
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Willow Place
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Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
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Weevil Lane
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Forton Road
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Camden Street
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Donnelly Street
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Camden Street
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Mill Lane
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Forton Road
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Dukes Road
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Shalbourne Road
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St Vincent Road
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Giles Close
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Forton Road
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Commodore Place
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Joslin Close
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St Ann's Crescent
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Forton Road
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San Diego Road
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Forton Road
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Weevil Lane
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Mill Road
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Caroline Place
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Coulmere Road
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Forton Road
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Mill Road
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Camden Street
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Hambrook Road
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Mill Road
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Commodore Place
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Coulmere Road
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Gosport Town
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San Diego Road
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Greenway Road
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Parham Road
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Rogers Close
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Mill Road
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Mill Road
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Salt Meat Lane
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Shalbourne Road
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Mill Road
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Salt Meat Lane
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Forton Road
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Hewitt Close
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Mill Road
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Forton Road
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Highfield Road
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Parham Road
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Kealy Road
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Willow Place
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Ferrol Road
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Armstrong Close
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Park Street
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Mill Road
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Mill Road
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Mumby Road
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Osborne Road
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Forton Road
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Behrendt Close
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Forton Road
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Regents Place
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Forton Road
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Ann's Hill Road
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San Diego Road
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Teignmouth Road
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Beryton Close
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Ferrol Road
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San Diego Road
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Salt Meat Lane
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Ann's Hill Road
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Barham Close
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Alma Street
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Greenway Road
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Giles Close
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Forton Road
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Forton Road
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Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
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Bedford Street
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Bedford Street
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Elm Grove
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Mill Road
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St Luke's Road
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Caroline Place
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Salt Meat Lane
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Mill Pond Road
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Dukes Road
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Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
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Mill Road
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Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
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Forton Road
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Forton Road
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Weevil Lane
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St Ann's Crescent
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The Crossways
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Lee Road
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Wheeler Close