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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 average crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £274K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Grange & Alver Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £316,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grange & Alver Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced43£235,000£268
Semi-Detached5£225,000£256
Flats22£140,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grange & Alver Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange & Alver Valley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£116,000£229,000£191,000
2017£123,250£245,500£207,500
2018£115,000£254,500£179,000
2019£131,750£235,000£197,500
2020£135,000£240,000£215,000
2021£127,500£260,000£201,000
2022£140,000£285,000£238,748
2023£139,000£252,500£250,000
2024£146,250£277,750£222,500
2025£145,000£255,000£230,000
2026£140,000£172,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange & Alver Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange & Alver Valley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£214£249
2017£232£225£220
2018£176£259£212
2019£206£279£252
2020£171£236£225
2021£186£274£221
2022£237£271£279
2023£176£264£279
2024£205£259£259
2025£222£260£260
2026£259£254£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange & Alver Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grange & Alver Valley in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.