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About

Hardway is a residential ward situated on the western side of Gosport, bordering the waters of Portsmouth Harbour. The area is characterised by its mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to post-war estates and modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Hardway Road, which serves as a local commercial centre with independent shops, supermarkets, and essential services for the community.

The ward includes the neighbourhood of Elson to the north and features the recreational space of Hardway Playfields. A notable local landmark is the former Hardway Hotel, a prominent building that reflects the area's historical development. Direct access to the harbour foreshore provides views across to Portsmouth, with footpaths along the water's edge used by walkers and cyclists.

Area overview

On average Hardway has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hardway is £53,951 per year. There are 1 schools in Hardway: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hardway is home to around 6,266 people, with a population density of about 6,005.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hardway Population
6,266
Population density
6,005.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.8(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.42(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-11%)
Other theft
5.11(-9%)
Shoplifting
3.99(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,827
93.01%
Other White
147
2.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.72%
Other Asian
36
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.49%
Total population: 6,265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,275
24.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,096
21.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
863
16.63%
No qualifications
750
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
676
13.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
983
35.18%
Owns outright
919
32.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
549
19.65%
Other social rented
156
5.58%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.61%
Total households: 2,794

Property prices in Hardway

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £224,750 in Hardway area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £463,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hardway 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 Hardway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£395,000
Flats36£168,500
Semi-Detached17£280,000
Terraced50£246,000

10 years median price trend in Hardway

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

All postcodes in Hardway

PO124FS

The Ordnance Yard

PO124JP

Lapwing Close

PO124BQ

Dartmouth Court

PO124EG

Palmyra Road

PO124RD

Freemantle Road

PO124AQ

Sapphire Close

PO124EN

Amberley Road

PO124QX

Melville Road

PO124HN

Goodwood Road

PO124HS

Albemarle Avenue

PO124RA

Dorrien Road

PO124JA

Tewkesbury Avenue

PO124LP

Green Lane

PO124HR

Albemarle Avenue

PO124TA

Five Post Lane

PO124FQ

Heritage Way

PO124GH

Chatham Close

PO124LQ

Priory Road

PO124GB

Lichfield Drive

PO124JQ

Merganser Close

PO124AG

Falcon Close

PO124LR

Moraunt Close

PO124DG

Somerset Court

PO124ED

Palmyra Road

PO124JZ

Bittern Close

PO124QY

Felix Road

PO124HL

Reeds Road

PO124JT

Blenheim Gardens

PO124RB

Fieldmore Road

PO124JG

Widgeon Close

PO124LZ

Hayling Close

PO124LH

The Square

PO124GE

Launceston Close

PO124FJ

St Helier Road

PO124LS

Castle View

PO124GW

Minerva Drive

PO124HH

Fisgard Road

PO124LL

Chapel Street

PO124LE

Monks Walk

PO124QZ

Felix Road

PO124LU

Hayling Close

PO124LT

Bucklers Road

PO124JY

Bittern Close

PO124JD

Foxlea Gardens

PO124JH

Grove Road

PO124LG

Priory Road

PO124FL

Heritage Way

PO124EH

Palmyra Road

PO124JF

Godwit Close

PO124GN

Laurel Close

PO124LY

Hayling Close

PO124EE

Palmyra Road

PO124WE

Heritage Way

PO124WG

Searle Drive

PO124LN

Alencon Close

PO124FP

Felicia Close

PO124GF

Launceston Close

PO124GX

Roebuck Drive

PO124GR

Orwell Close

PO124ER

Findon Road

PO124GS

Charlotte Drive

PO124JS

Hayling Close

PO124LA

Thornton Road

PO124RE

Coronado Road

PO124HY

Albemarle Avenue

PO124QJ

Five Post Lane

PO124FZ

Britannia Way

PO124GZ

Montagu Close

PO124JU

St Thomas'S Road

PO124EF

Palmyra Road

PO124EP

Findon Road

PO124LF

Priory Road

PO124EQ

Palmyra Road

PO124HG

Fisgard Road

PO124HU

Albemarle Avenue

PO124FU

Heritage Way

PO124JL

Grove Road

PO124JJ

Grove Road

PO124FE

Vanguard Road

PO124JE

Pipit Close

PO124HZ

Fairhome Close

PO124GA

Challenger Drive

PO124DZ

Britannia Way

PO124JX

St Thomas'S Road

PO124GL

Orion Avenue

PO124GD

Grafton Close

PO124WF

Heritage Way

PO124QT

San Diego Road

PO124GU

Heritage Way

PO124FN

Felicia Close

PO124EJ

Bramber Road

PO124HT

Albemarle Avenue

PO124LD

Hermes Court

PO124HW

Goodwood Road

PO124HQ

Fisgard Road

PO124LW

Kynon Close

PO124HX

Albemarle Avenue

PO124GY

Bolton Drive

PO124JB

Coombe Road

PO124HP

Goodwood Close

Data Sources

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