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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 163 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
163
Deprivation level
9/10
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
105.11(+231%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(+32%)
Other theft
14.33(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.08(+87%)
Shoplifting
10.7(+34%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Flats31£152,000
Semi-Detached5£230,000
Terraced32£207,500

10 years median price trend in Forton

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

All postcodes in Forton

PO121GS

Salt Meat Lane

PO129HW

Mill Road

PO124TR

Forton Road

PO121AU

Commodore Place

PO121GP

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO124RF

St Vincent Road

PO121GR

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO124XP

Dukes Road

PO121NY

Mumby Road

PO123AA

Mill Road

PO124UL

Varos Close

PO121AZ

Weevil Lane

PO121AY

Regents Place

PO123DY

Forton Road

PO124FR

St Vincent Road

PO123HW

Forton Road

PO124QF

Mill Lane

PO124UA

Parham Road

PO123HJ

Forton Road

PO123HX

Inverness Road

PO121GB

Thomas Grant Avenue

PO123UJ

Whites Place

PO124TL

Forton Road

PO124QH

Cobden Street

PO121GJ

Salt Meat Lane

PO121FP

Weevil Lane

PO124XH

Dukes Road

PO123JS

St Anns Crescent

PO123DF

Brockhurst Road

PO124SN

Avery Lane

PO129BJ

Mill Road

PO121AG

The Officers Quarters

PO121FN

Cooperage Green

PO139XB

Mill Road

PO124XL

Dukes Road

PO124RZ

Dukes Road

PO123JE

Durham Street

PO123HF

Forton Road

PO121BP

Weevil Lane

PO124QD

Barham Close

PO124XJ

Parklands Close

PO121GZ

Weevil Lane

PO129FF

Mill Road

PO123HZ

Camden Street

PO124SB

Lee Road

PO124UZ

Toronto Place

PO124RX

Beryton Road

PO124TT

Halliday Close

PO121GF

Salt Meat Lane

PO123HB

Forton Road

PO124TN

Forton Road

PO123JH

Hambrook Road

PO121GH

Salt Meat Lane

PO121GG

Flagstaff Green

PO129HU

Mill Road

PO123HE

Forton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.