On average Forton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 32.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forton is £47,652 per year. The median sale price in Forton is £185,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £210,000. There are 2 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.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £235,000 | £236 |
| Detached | 3 | £205,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £243 |
| Flats | 26 | £162,500 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £127,000 | £166,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £150,500 | £190,500 | £162,500 |
| 2018 | £151,500 | £202,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £192,500 | £173,000 |
| 2020 | £155,000 | £188,000 | £175,500 |
| 2021 | £153,000 | £235,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £155,000 | £255,000 | £201,000 |
| 2024 | £163,000 | £225,000 | £207,500 |
| 2025 | £150,000 | £239,350 | £207,500 |
| 2026 | £170,000 | £222,500 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £184 | £194 |
| 2017 | £209 | £186 | £212 |
| 2018 | £221 | £203 | £209 |
| 2019 | £215 | £236 | £208 |
| 2020 | £214 | £228 | £213 |
| 2021 | £216 | £260 | £228 |
| 2022 | £236 | £249 | £268 |
| 2023 | £232 | £237 | £259 |
| 2024 | £224 | £281 | £255 |
| 2025 | £235 | £270 | £279 |
| 2026 | £225 | £238 | £239 |
Annual council tax rates for Gosport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Forton ward.
James Christopher Figgins
Forton - Elected 7 May 2026
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