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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 166 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
166
Deprivation level
8/10
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
106.14(+237%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.5(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.25(+90%)
Other theft
11.39(+104%)
Shoplifting
11.05(+38%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Flats33£145,000
Semi-Detached6£239,350
Terraced34£208,750

10 years median price trend in Forton

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

All postcodes in Forton

PO123HG

Forton Road

PO124JW

Heidi Close

PO123DY

Forton Road

PO123HZ

Camden Street

PO123JB

Camden Street

PO124QF

Mill Lane

PO121GZ

Weevil Lane

PO123JA

Donnelly Street

PO123HA

Forton Road

PO124SN

Avery Lane

PO124SA

Dukes Road

PO124FR

St Vincent Road

PO124SE

Giles Close

PO124TP

Forton Road

PO121GR

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO123JS

St Anns Crescent

PO124QA

Forton Road

PO121AU

Commodore Place

PO124QS

San Diego Road

PO124TR

Forton Road

PO124QG

Mill Lane

PO124TH

Forton Road

PO121AP

Weevil Lane

PO123AB

Mill Road

PO124SJ

Coulmere Road

PO129HU

Mill Road

PO123HY

Camden Terrace

PO123JH

Hambrook Road

PO129FF

Mill Road

PO121AX

Weevil Lane

PO123HN

Churchill Mews

PO124RJ

The Crossways

PO124TZ

Parham Road

PO121GL

Forton

PO124QR

San Diego Road

PO124XW

Rogers Close

PO139WZ

Mill Road

PO121GF

Salt Meat Lane

PO124SL

Avery Lane

PO129HW

Mill Road

PO124ZN

Mill Road

PO121GJ

Salt Meat Lane

PO123HB

Forton Road

PO124SS

Hewitt Close

PO124SD

Kealy Road

PO124UA

Parham Road

PO124UP

Armstrong Close

PO129GZ

Mill Road

PO123HJ

Forton Road

PO124DE

Parham Road

PO124RP

Highfield Road

PO124TS

St Johns Square

PO124UZ

Toronto Place

PO121NY

Mumby Road

PO124RS

Behrendt Close

PO124UH

Park Street

PO121FY

Cooperage Green

PO124RL

Forton Road

PO121AY

Regents Place

PO124QP

San Diego Road

PO124RR

Teignmouth Road

PO124RY

Beryton Close

PO124UL

Varos Close

PO123HQ

Forton Road

PO123HW

Forton Road

PO124UG

Ferrol Road

PO121FX

Weevil Lane

PO123HF

Forton Road

PO124QE

Barham Close

PO124TB

Giles Close

PO124TT

Halliday Close

PO123HS

Alma Street

PO124RG

Greenway Road

PO124TN

Forton Road

PO129JB

Forton

PO123JF

Brougham Street

PO123JL

Bedford Street

PO124TQ

Forton Road

PO123AA

Mill Road

PO123JN

St Lukes Road

PO124AW

Caroline Place

PO129JG

Forton

PO121BP

Weevil Lane

PO121GQ

Salters Mews

PO139XB

Mill Road

PO124QL

Mill Pond Road

PO124XH

Dukes Road

PO129JD

Forton

PO123HD

Forton Road

PO123HE

Forton Road

PO129JF

Forton

PO124SH

Wheeler Close

PO124SU

Gladstone Road

PO121FP

Weevil Lane

PO123JJ

St Anns Crescent

PO124RH

The Crossways

PO124SB

Lee Road

PO124XN

Keith Close

PO121JD

Queen's Road

PO124XP

Dukes Road

Data Sources

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