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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

PO121AG

The Officers Quarters

PO121GD

Joslin Close

PO123JD

Russell Street

PO124ST

Graham Road

PO124UU

Moreland Road

PO123HL

Inverness Road

PO124RX

Beryton Road

PO124XJ

Parklands Close

PO123JU

Anns Hill Road

PO124QH

Cobden Street

PO121GN

Royal Engineers Mews

PO123UJ

Whites Place

PO124RT

Durley Road

PO124UD

Parham Road

PO121GH

Salt Meat Lane

PO124QB

Jervis Drive

PO124UE

Parham Road

PO124DQ

Mill Lane

PO129WA

Mill Road

PO121GP

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO123HP

St Edwards Terrace

PO124TL

Forton Road

PO123HU

Inverness Road

PO121GS

Salt Meat Lane

PO123JE

Durham Street

PO124RZ

Dukes Road

PO124XR

Dukes Road

PO129BJ

Mill Road

PO121GG

Flagstaff Green

PO124AE

Armstrong Close

PO123UL

Lees Lane

PO121FN

Cooperage Green

PO123WB

Mill Road

PO123DE

Brockhurst Road

PO123HX

Inverness Road

PO123JW

St Lukes Road

PO123AL

Brockhurst Road

PO124RF

St Vincent Road

PO121FL

Weevil Lane

PO121GA

Henry Player Avenue

PO123HR

Reeds Place

PO121GB

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO121GY

Officers Gardens

PO123DF

Brockhurst Road

PO123HT

Alexandra Street

PO123JP

Whites Place

PO124XL

Dukes Road

PO124QW

St Vincent Road

PO124RU

Beryton Road

PO129GW

Mill Road

PO124QD

Barham Close

PO124QQ

Willow Place

PO129JA

Forton

PO121AZ

Weevil Lane

PO124QN

St Vincent Road

PO129ZZ

Forton

Data Sources

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