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Grange & Alver Valley

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About

The Grange & Alver Valley ward encompasses the northern residential and green areas of Gosport. It is primarily a residential district featuring a mix of housing types, from post-war estates to more recent developments. The area is defined by the significant natural corridor of the Alver Valley, a reclaimed and regenerated green space that follows the course of the River Alver.

This valley forms a central wildlife haven and recreational route through the ward, with meadows, wetlands, and pathways. The local geography is generally flat, with the valley floodplain influencing the layout. Community facilities include schools and local shopping parades serving the neighbourhoods, with the wider town centre accessible to the south.

Area overview

On average Grange & Alver Valley has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grange & Alver Valley is £59,266 per year. There are 3 schools in Grange & Alver Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grange & Alver Valley is home to around 7,404 people, with a population density of about 4,986.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grange & Alver Valley Population
7,404
Population density
4,986.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.02(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.05(+14%)
Public order
12.56(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.26(+59%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+115%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,424
86.78%
Other White
305
4.12%
Caribbean
158
2.13%
African
78
1.05%
Other
63
0.85%
Total population: 7,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,193
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,150
21.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
18.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
803
15.14%
No qualifications
791
14.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,304

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
767
27.54%
Owns with a mortgage
741
26.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
20.07%
Owns outright
355
12.75%
Other forms of private rent
218
7.83%
Total households: 2,785

Property prices in Grange & Alver Valley

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Grange & Alver Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £316,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grange & Alver Valley 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 Grange & Alver Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£145,000
Semi-Detached3£285,000
Terraced43£225,000

10 years median price trend in Grange & Alver Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange & Alver Valley.

All postcodes in Grange & Alver Valley

PO139QJ

Samson Close

PO138GW

Howe Road

PO138ED

Magenta Court

PO138DG

Oakthorn Close

PO138FW

Blanchard Avenue

PO139QL

Cornwell Close

PO139TQ

St Nicholas Avenue

PO138DA

Anson Close

PO139TN

Broomfield Crescent

PO138DB

Leicester Court

PO138EX

Cochcrane Close

PO138NH

Lizard Close

PO138EJ

Rodney Close

PO139TX

Connigar Close

PO138GB

Howe Road

PO138NQ

Solebay Way

PO139PQ

Grange Lane

PO138DF

Lichfield Court

PO138AZ

Hudson Close

PO139UZ

Marlin Close

PO138DT

Howe Road

PO139QS

Mantle Close

PO139QN

Cornwell Close

PO139PL

Carless Close

PO138GX

Howe Road

PO138NL

Fanfare Close

PO139XX

Wayfarers

PO138PA

Montrose Walk

PO138NS

Davenport Close

PO138EB

Carmine Court

PO138NT

Davenport Close

PO138GY

Howe Road

PO138DN

Bradford Court

PO139RU

Aldermoor Road

PO138EF

Cobalt Court

PO139RP

St Nicholas Avenue

PO138DH

Hereford Court

PO139XN

Ensign Drive

PO138EE

Jasmine Court

PO138NG

Fawn Close

PO139QT

Mantle Close

PO138NE

Fanfare Close

PO139TH

Broomfield Crescent

PO138GS

Howe Road

PO138NY

Nimrod Drive

PO138ND

Fawn Close

PO139RR

St Nicholas Avenue

PO138ZW

Grange Road

PO138DE

Ripon Court

PO138EW

Lindbergh Close

PO138AA

Falcon Meadows Way

PO139TS

Franklin Road

PO139QY

Grange Lane

PO138NF

Blanchard Avenue

PO138GZ

Howe Road

PO139SB

Dampier Close

PO138ES

Davenport Close

PO139XE

Ensign Drive

PO138EN

Lindbergh Close

PO138EG

Frobisher Close

PO139XZ

Spinnaker Close

PO139UY

Lanyard Drive

PO138DJ

Sheffield Court

PO139UU

Grange Lane

PO138DQ

Sandhill Lane

PO139RY

Paffard Close

PO138BD

Pegasus Close

PO138GR

Howe Road

PO138NP

Solebay Way

PO139XQ

Mizen Way

PO138EY

Gazelle Close

PO139PR

Magennis Close

PO139XH

Halyard Close

PO138EA

Coral Court

PO139QW

Cornwell Close

PO139XL

Magennis Close

PO139XJ

Carless Close

PO139TP

Franklin Road

PO139PW

Carless Close

PO139QP

Williams Close

PO138DL

Worcester Court

PO139PP

Magennis Close

PO139RW

St Nicholas Avenue

PO139XW

Keel Close

PO139QH

Samson Close

PO138DR

Howe Road

PO138NJ

Jersey Way

PO138EH

Frobisher Close

PO138NR

Blanchard Avenue

PO138NB

Amelia Gardens

PO139XF

Compass Close

PO138GA

Lovelock Terrace

PO138BS

Anson Close

PO138AP

Grange Road

PO138NU

Agincourt Avenue

PO138NW

Ramsey Avenue

PO138DD

Blackburn Court

PO138GT

Shepperd Terrace

PO139TT

Owen Close

PO138AY

Hudson Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.