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Lee-on-the-Solent

About

Lee-on-the-Solent is a coastal town in the borough of Gosport, Hampshire. It sits along the Solent, a stretch of water separating the mainland from the Isle of Wight. The area is known for its pebble beach and seafront promenade, which offer views of the water and passing ships. The town has a mix of residential areas and local businesses, with a focus on maritime activities due to its coastal location.

The area features several parks and green spaces, including Marine Park East and West, which provide recreational areas for residents. Lee-on-the-Solent has a small high street with independent shops, cafes, and pubs. The town’s history is tied to aviation, with the former HMS Daedalus airfield nearby, now repurposed for business and leisure use. Public transport links connect it to Gosport and Portsmouth, making it accessible for commuters.

Area overview

On average Lee-on-the-Solent has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lee-on-the-Solent is £48,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Lee-on-the-Solent: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lee-on-the-Solent Population

11,111

Population density

2,329.1 per km²

Demographics

British

10,449

94.05%

Other White

200

1.8%

African

0.49%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.48%

Chinese

0.48%

Total population: 11,110

Housing

Owns outright

2,167

44.54%

Owns with a mortgage

1,470

30.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

499

10.26%

Other social rented

301

6.19%

Other forms of private rent

184

3.78%

Total households: 4,865

Property prices in Lee-on-the-Solent

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Lee-on-the-Solent area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (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-on-the-Solent over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£512,500	£390,500	£461,250	£612,500	£830,000
Flats	40	£220,000	£93,575	£154,000	£312,500	£575,250
Semi-Detached	36	£355,000	£288,750	£332,750	£401,250	£550,000
Terraced	36	£273,500	£179,400	£241,250	£327,125	£416,000

10 years median price trend in Lee-on-the-Solent

All postcodes in Lee-on-the-Solent

PO139GE

Argus Road

PO139LL

Marine Parade West

PO139NE

Victoria Square

PO139PE

Inverkip Close

PO138GF

Corsair Close

PO138LS

Darwin Close

PO139AA

Portsmouth Road

PO139DJ

High Street

PO139DR

High Street

PO139JD

High Street

PO138HP

Fell Drive

PO139EJ

Gosport Road

PO139ES

Elmore Avenue

PO139EX

Skipper Way

PO139GR

Chark Lane

PO139JH

Manor Way

PO139JR

Olave Close

PO138LP

Fell Drive

PO138HW

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO138JP

Compton Close

PO139AF

Portsmouth Road

PO139AP

Lakeside

PO139DL

Hollybank

PO139PA

Broom Way

PO138HL

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO138JJ

Smeeton Road

PO138LL

Sparrow Court

PO138LW

Swallow Court

PO139BJ

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO139BW

Cambridge Road

PO139EN

Gosport Road

PO139ET

Elmore Close

PO139GT

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO139LU

Britten Road

PO139XP

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO138AT

Antice Court

PO138JA

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO138JY

Kimpton Close

PO139BA

Cambridge Road

PO139GQ

Chark Lane

PO139HA

Wootton Road

PO139HW

Kenilworth Close

PO139NF

Victoria Square

PO138FE

David Newberry Drive

PO138GN

Proctor Drive

PO138HA

Skipper Way

PO139AD

Portsmouth Road

PO139BP

Beach Road

PO139DP

Gosport Road

PO139FT

Ariel Close

PO139LS

Montserrat Road

PO139LR

Marine Parade West

PO138FB

Bryson Close

PO138HS

Chilcomb Close

PO138JH

Cornfield Road

PO138NA

Usborne Close

PO139JW

Court Road

PO138FH

Langton Close

PO138JB

Lee-on-the-Solent

PO138LG

Martin Close

PO138LR

Longdon Drive

PO139EG

Seymour Road

PO139EP

Elmore Avenue

PO139HJ

Leamington Crescent

PO139PD

Court Barn Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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