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About

Lee East ward occupies the southeastern portion of Gosport, stretching from the residential streets around Elson to the coastal fringes bordering the Solent. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with local amenities centred along Elson Lane. The terrain is generally low-lying, with the landscape opening up towards the waterfront.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Priddy's Hard, a former military explosives depot now integrated into the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. The coastline here includes gravel beaches and views across the water to Portsmouth Harbour's entrance. Recreational space is provided by the playing fields of Brune Park and the open areas around the creek inlets.

Area overview

On average Lee East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee East is £63,252 per year. There are 1 schools in Lee East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lee East is home to around 5,916 people, with a population density of about 2,326.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lee East Population
5,916
Population density
2,326 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.54(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.23(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.04(-53%)
Public order
2.2(-64%)
Other theft
1.86(-67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,582
94.42%
Other White
109
1.84%
Chinese
36
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.51%
Irish
24
0.41%
Total population: 5,912

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,390
29.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,006
21.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
766
16.02%
No qualifications
611
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 4,783

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
933
38.25%
Owns outright
871
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
9.92%
Other social rented
229
9.39%
Social rents from council
87
3.57%
Total households: 2,439

Property prices in Lee East

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Lee East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lee East 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 Lee East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£492,750
Flats7£188,000
Semi-Detached22£355,000
Terraced25£270,000

10 years median price trend in Lee East

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

All postcodes in Lee East

PO138GJ

Westland Drive

PO138JN

Fell Drive

PO138FP

Martlet Close

PO138BH

Grayson Close

PO138LZ

Fitzroy Drive

PO138LX

Saunders Close

PO139AW

Rowan Close

PO138JW

Esmonde Close

PO139DF

Falklands Close

PO138GL

Seafire Road

PO138HB

Francis Close

PO138PD

Cherque Way

PO138LE

Magpie Lane

PO138LQ

Bullfinch Court

PO138GG

Albacore Close

PO138JZ

Deane Gardens

PO138HD

Skipper Way

PO138HE

Cheyne Way

PO138JQ

Avon Close

PO139DE

Fieldhouse Drive

PO139EY

Skipper Way

PO138HU

Twyford Drive

PO138FT

Wellington Drive

PO138HG

Spencer Drive

PO138HQ

Larch Close

PO138LB

Harrier Close

PO138FA

Holt Close

PO138JD

Gibson Close

PO138GE

Magister Drive

PO138GQ

Percival Close

PO138JL

Dominie Walk

PO139EU

Skipper Way

PO138BF

Bracken Close

PO138LA

Spencer Drive

PO138FG

David Newberry Drive

PO138FZ

Wellington Drive

PO138GP

Martinet Drive

PO139EF

Maple Close

PO138FD

Glenney Close

PO138HZ

Cornfield Road

PO138LU

Howard Close

PO139DS

Common Barn Lane

PO138FR

David Newberry Drive

PO138FN

Beaufort Close

PO138FS

Harvard Close

PO138HF

Spencer Drive

PO138JS

Empson Walk

PO138HN

Spruce Walk

PO138HJ

Blackbird Way

PO138HR

Fell Drive

PO138JG

Derwent Road

PO138HH

Sea Crest Road

PO138FF

David Newberry Drive

PO138FU

Tiger Moth Close

PO138GH

Westland Drive

PO138LH

Smeeton Road

PO138JE

Waveney Close

PO138LY

Fitzroy Drive

PO139DU

Elmore Road

PO138LJ

Osprey Gardens

PO138FY

Firefly Close

PO139FF

Elmore Road

PO139EZ

Skipper Way

PO138FX

Hoverfly Close

PO138HX

Headley Close

PO139DY

Elmore Road

PO139ER

Elmore Avenue

PO138FQ

David Newberry Drive

PO138LF

Swift Close

PO138BA

Megson Drive

PO138JU

Twyford Drive

PO139AR

Elmore Road

PO138JF

Trent Way

PO138JR

Fell Drive

PO138HY

Wheatcroft Road

PO138LD

Chaffinch Way

PO138LT

Estancia Close

PO139EW

Cherry Close

PO138LN

Goldfinch Lane

PO138FJ

Sherbrooke Close

PO138FL

Wessex Close

PO138HT

Chilcomb Close

PO138JT

Twyford Drive

PO138GF

Corsair Close

PO138LS

Darwin Close

PO139ES

Elmore Avenue

PO138HP

Fell Drive

PO139EX

Skipper Way

PO138LP

Fell Drive

PO139PA

Shoot Lane

PO138HW

Hawthorn Walk

PO138JP

Compton Close

PO138JJ

Smeeton Road

PO138HL

Maizemore Walk

PO138LL

Sparrow Court

PO138LW

Swallow Court

PO139ET

Elmore Close

PO139XP

Georgia Close

PO138AT

Anstice Court

PO138JA

Laurus Walk

Data Sources

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