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About

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.

Area overview

On average Forton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £393,500.

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
Detached1£342,500
Flats37£145,000
Semi-Detached8£239,350
Terraced36£206,250

10 years median price trend in Forton

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

All postcodes in Forton

PO121GD

Joslin Close

PO123HL

Inverness Road

PO123JD

Russell Street

PO124RX

Beryton Close

PO124ST

Graham Road

PO124UU

Jubilee Road

PO124XJ

Parklands Close

PO121GN

Mumby Road

PO123JU

Ann's Hill Road

PO123UJ

Whites Place

PO124QH

Cobden Street

PO124RT

Durley Road

PO124UD

Parham Road

PO121GH

Salt Meat Lane

PO123HG

Forton Road

PO124QB

Jervis Drive

PO124UE

Parham Road

PO129WA

Mill Road

PO124DQ

Mill Lane

PO124TL

Forton Road

PO121GP

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO123HP

Forton Road

PO121GS

Salt Meat Lane

PO123HU

Inverness Road

PO123JE

Donnelly Street

PO124RZ

Dukes Road

PO124XR

Dukes Road

PO129BJ

Mill Road

PO121GG

Salt Meat Lane

PO123UL

Lees Lane

PO124AE

Armstrong Close

PO121FN

Osborne Road

PO123WB

Mill Road

PO123DE

Brockhurst Road

PO123HX

Inverness Road

PO123JW

St Luke's Road

PO121FL

Weevil Lane

PO121GA

Henry Player Avenue

PO123AL

Brockhurst Road

PO123HR

Reed's Place

PO124RF

Grove Road

PO124XL

Dukes Road

PO129FP

Mill Road

PO129GW

Mill Road

PO121GB

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO121GY

Weevil Lane

PO123DF

Brockhurst Road

PO123HT

Alexandra Street

PO123JP

Whites Place

PO124JW

Heidi Close

PO124QW

St Vincent Road

PO124RU

Beryton Road

PO121AZ

Weevil Lane

PO124QQ

Willow Place

PO129JA

Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East

PO124QD

Barham Close

PO124QN

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.