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 102 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).
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £393,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £154,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £208,750 |
10 years price trend in Forton
PO121GZ
Weevil Lane
PO123DY
Forton Road
PO123HZ
Camden Street
PO123JA
Donnelly Street
PO123JB
Camden Street
PO124QF
Mill Lane
PO123HA
Forton Road
PO124SA
Dukes Road
PO124SN
Shalbourne Road
PO124TP
Forton Road
PO124FR
St Vincent Road
PO124SE
Giles Close
PO121AU
Commodore Place
PO121GR
Joslin Close
PO123JS
St Ann's Crescent
PO124QA
Forton Road
PO124QS
San Diego Road
PO124TR
Forton Road
PO123AB
Mill Road
PO121AP
Weevil Lane
PO129HU
Mill Road
PO124QG
Caroline Place
PO124SJ
Coulmere Road
PO124TH
Forton Road
PO123HY
Camden Street
PO123JH
Hambrook Road
PO129FF
Mill Road
PO121AX
Commodore Place
PO123HN
Coulmere Road
PO121GL
Gosport Town
PO124QR
San Diego Road
PO124RJ
Greenway Road
PO124TZ
Parham Road
PO124XW
Rogers Close
PO139WZ
Mill Road
PO121GF
Salt Meat Lane
PO129HW
Mill Road
PO124SL
Shalbourne Road
PO124ZN
Mill Road
PO121GJ
Salt Meat Lane
PO123HB
Forton Road
PO124SS
Hewitt Close
PO129BT
Mill Road
PO123HJ
Forton Road
PO124DE
Parham Road
PO124RP
Highfield Road
PO124SD
Kealy Road
PO124TS
Willow Place
PO124UA
Ferrol Road
PO124UP
Armstrong Close
PO124UZ
Park Street
PO129GZ
Mill Road
PO129HH
Mill Road
PO121NY
Mumby Road
PO121FY
Osborne Road
PO124RL
Forton Road
PO124RS
Behrendt Close
PO124UH
Forton Road
PO121AY
Regents Place
PO123HQ
Forton Road
PO123HW
Ann's Hill Road
PO124QP
San Diego Road
PO124RR
Teignmouth Road
PO124RY
Beryton Close
PO124UG
Ferrol Road
PO124UL
San Diego Road
PO121FX
Salt Meat Lane
PO123HF
Ann's Hill Road
PO124QE
Barham Close
PO124TN
Forton Road
PO129JB
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
PO123HS
Alma Street
PO124RG
Greenway Road
PO124TB
Giles Close
PO124TT
Forton Road
PO124TQ
Elm Grove
PO123JF
Bedford Street
PO123JL
Bedford Street
PO123AA
Mill Road
PO123JN
St Luke's Road
PO124AW
Caroline Place
PO121GQ
Salt Meat Lane
PO139XB
Mill Road
PO121BP
Weevil Lane
PO129JD
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
PO124QL
Mill Pond Road
PO124XH
Dukes Road
PO123HD
Forton Road
PO123HE
Forton Road
PO129ZZ
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East
PO121FP
Weevil Lane
PO123JJ
St Ann's Crescent
PO124RH
The Crossways
PO124SB
Lee Road
PO124SH
Wheeler Close
PO124SU
Durley Road
PO124XN
Keith Close
PO124XP
Dukes Road
PO121JD
Queen's Road
PO121AG
Weevil Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.