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Leesland & Newtown

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About

Leesland & Newtown forms a central residential area of Gosport, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. The ward is defined by its grid-like street pattern, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Residential streets are quiet, with a mix of private homes and social housing. The area is primarily residential in function, containing several schools and community centres that anchor neighbourhood life.

A notable local feature is the Leesland Cemetery, a large, wooded Victorian burial ground providing a significant green space within the urban setting. The ward's boundaries are marked by main roads like Forton Road and the A32, which channel traffic around its core. Proximity to Gosport town centre is a key characteristic, placing residents within walking distance of the ferry terminal and broader borough services.

Area overview

On average Leesland & Newtown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leesland & Newtown is £50,609 per year. There are 3 schools in Leesland & Newtown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leesland & Newtown is home to around 6,700 people, with a population density of about 7,257.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leesland & Newtown Population
6,700
Population density
7,257.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.27(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.84(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.64(+81%)
Public order
11.49(+88%)
Other theft
11.19(+101%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,140
91.63%
Other White
196
2.92%
Indian
50
0.75%
Other Asian
41
0.61%
African
39
0.58%
Total population: 6,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,351
24.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,184
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
950
17.22%
No qualifications
836
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
711
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 5,518

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,021
33.2%
Owns outright
942
30.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
719
23.38%
Social rents from council
188
6.11%
Other social rented
110
3.58%
Total households: 3,075

Property prices in Leesland & Newtown

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Leesland & Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leesland & Newtown 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 Leesland & Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£130,000
Semi-Detached7£310,000
Terraced63£215,000

10 years median price trend in Leesland & Newtown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.

All postcodes in Leesland & Newtown

PO121PB

Queens Road

PO121PQ

Elmhurst Road

PO121PZ

Kings Road

PO123PT

Gordon Road

PO123XA

Daisy Lane

PO123NU

Vernon Close

PO121JT

Peel Road

PO123NL

Whitworth Road

PO123PN

Leesland & Newtown

PO124TX

Victoria Street

PO121AT

Gwessin Terrace

PO121LP

Mumby Road

PO124TJ

Leonard Road

PO123QL

Jessie Road

PO124SZ

George Street

PO123NY

Cottage Grove

PO123UG

Mulberry Close

PO124XB

St John's Close

PO121JX

Grove Avenue

PO121LD

Avenue Road

PO123NG

Leesland Road

PO123PB

Lavinia Road

PO123PX

Bury Road

PO121JA

Spring Garden Lane

PO123UX

Chilworth Grove

PO121SA

Stoke Gardens

PO123NT

Vernon Road

PO121JP

Prince Of Wales Road

PO123NE

Leesland Road

PO123QG

Walton Road

PO123QU

Sherwood Road

PO123RF

Anns Hill Road

PO124TY

Albert Street

PO121PH

Percy Road

PO123PW

Ann's Hill Road

PO123TU

Bury Close

PO121JW

Holly Street

PO123AQ

Bury Road

PO123UB

Bury Road

PO123UU

Trafalgar Square

PO123UW

Lees Lane

PO123NH

Carlyle Road

PO123NZ

Zetland Road

PO123PE

Smith Street

PO123QJ

Richmond Road

PO123TX

Bury Close

PO121JN

Holly Street

PO121PT

Blake Road

PO123QH

Walton Close

PO121LB

Avenue Road

PO121LH

Queens Road

PO121QB

St Andrews Road

PO121PD

Stoke Gardens

PO121PJ

Sydney Road

PO121QD

Bevis Road

PO123NF

Leesland Road

PO121PR

St Edwards Road

PO121LL

Queens Road

PO121FZ

Spring Garden Lane

PO121PY

Kings Road

PO123PJ

Whitworth Close

PO123QP

Carnarvon Road

PO121PS

Bevis Road

PO121UA

Elmhurst Road

PO123PH

Smith Street

PO123TT

Abingdon Close

PO121LQ

Queens Road

PO121PX

Kings Road

PO123PP

St Faiths Close

PO123QS

Carnarvon Road

PO123UD

Bury Road

PO123PA

Lavinia Road

PO123UT

Chilworth Grove

PO124SY

George Street

PO123QX

Newlands Avenue

PO121PP

St Edwards Road

PO123QF

Gordon Road

PO123UZ

Chilworth Grove

PO123QE

Gordon Road

PO123TZ

Bury Crescent

PO121PN

St Edwards Road

PO123UA

Bury Road

PO121FW

Spring Garden Lane

PO121PU

Kings Road

PO121NX

Elmhurst Road

PO121PG

Elmhurst Road

PO121QA

St Andrews Road

PO123NN

Whitworth Road

PO123PF

Whitworth Close

PO124TW

Forton Road

PO121JS

Peel Road

PO121RP

Holly Street

PO124TU

Leonard Road

PO124UB

Forton Road

PO121JZ

Avenue Road

PO123ND

Leesland Road

PO123NQ

Norman Road

PO123UN

Lees Lane

PO123NA

Norman Road

PO124UN

Eliza Place

Data Sources

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