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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 77 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
77
Deprivation level
5/10
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
48.52(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(+7%)
Shoplifting
4.79(-40%)
Public order
4.47(-27%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 in Hardway area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £595,000.

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£410,000
Flats35£162,000
Semi-Detached12£304,000
Terraced44£248,250

10 years median price trend in Hardway

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

All postcodes in Hardway

PO124HP

Goodwood Close

PO124GU

Heritage Way

PO124JB

Coombe Road

PO124RB

Fieldmore Road

PO124JA

Tewkesbury Avenue

PO124GZ

Montagu Close

PO124HG

Fisgard Road

PO124EH

Palmyra Road

PO124GE

Launceston Close

PO124LU

Hayling Close

PO124ED

Palmyra Road

PO124GY

Bolton Drive

PO124GP

Admiralty Close

PO124LG

Priory Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.