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About

Lee West ward occupies the western edge of Gosport, characterised by residential streets and proximity to the Solent waterfront. The area includes the neighbourhood of Alverstoke, with its mix of housing from different periods. Gosport Golf Club is situated here, its fairways bordering the coastline. The ward's boundary runs along the Stokes Bay shoreline, a long shingle beach offering direct views across to the Isle of Wight.

The area contains several military establishments, reflecting Gosport's naval history, including sites associated with the former Royal Naval Armaments Depot. Haslar Marina, with its boatyards and moorings, is a focal point on the harbour. Local facilities are centred along Alverstoke's main roads, serving the community with shops and services. The ward is primarily residential, with a network of streets leading down to the waterfront defences and coastal paths.

Area overview

On average Lee West has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee West is £63,252 per year. The median sale price in Lee West is £388,250 (around £370 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £276,000 and £493,125. There are 1 schools in Lee West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lee West is home to around 5,195 people, with a population density of about 2,331 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lee West Population
5,195
Population density
2,331 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.06(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.39(-16%)
Public order
4.81(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.04(-37%)
Other theft
3.66(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,867
93.74%
Other White
91
1.75%
African
33
0.64%
Other
26
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.46%
Total population: 5,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,536
34.55%
Level 3 (A level)
736
16.55%
No qualifications
631
14.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
630
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 4,446

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,296
53.47%
Owns with a mortgage
537
22.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
10.6%
Other forms of private rent
150
6.19%
Other social rented
71
2.93%
Total households: 2,424

Property prices in Lee West

Median price: £388,250
Price per sq ft: £370
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £276K – £493K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £388,250 (about £370 per square foot) in Lee West area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lee West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£535,000£420
Semi-Detached15£395,000£370
Terraced10£278,500£344
Flats22£275,500£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£218,000£259,500£210,000
2017£437,207£260,000£302,500£227,250
2018£480,000£252,500£307,000£240,500
2019£457,250£251,250£325,000£250,000
2020£470,000£299,995£353,250£302,500
2021£480,000£260,000£358,750£305,000
2022£535,000£275,000£420,000£330,000
2023£530,000£232,500£385,750£297,498
2024£535,000£260,000£350,000£281,250
2025£515,000£235,000£391,000£290,000
2026£547,500£287,500£385,000£286,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303£244£268£240
2017£328£326£276£290
2018£368£329£297£259
2019£338£362£346£321
2020£339£373£356£343
2021£355£345£348£344
2022£427£338£377£327
2023£416£342£385£331
2024£388£340£378£304
2025£424£320£358£354
2026£389£348£358£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lee West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gosport district.

Band A£1,563
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,084
Band D£2,344
Band E£2,865
Band F£3,386
Band G£3,907
Band H£4,689

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lee West ward.

Local councillors

Stevyn Christopher Ricketts

Lee West - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative