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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
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
73.13(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.22(+24%)
Other theft
12.84(+129%)
Public order
10.45(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.81(+37%)
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

Median price£219,500
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £256K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 (about £265 per square foot) in Leesland & Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £457,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leesland & Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£330,000£318
Terraced76£223,000£265
Flats11£120,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leesland & Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368,000£110,000£230,498£158,500
2017£332,000£113,750£252,500£177,000
2018£275,000£131,250£240,000£177,500
2019£485,000£111,750£262,500£182,000
2020£340,000£124,750£272,000£194,000
2021£361,000£150,000£290,000£195,000
2022£388,000£114,000£290,000£228,000
2023£270,000£150,000£327,500£215,500
2024£455,000£152,498£315,000£215,500
2025£412,000£125,000£310,000£215,000
2026£97,500£392,500£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£204£235£199
2017£249£226£227£206
2018£248£224£253£212
2019£199£222£249£206
2020£281£215£271£217
2021£334£241£273£240
2022£286£217£293£265
2023£246£252£331£256
2024£355£237£310£254
2025£236£258£307£268
2026£181£318£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leesland & Newtown in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Leesland & Newtown

Is Leesland & Newtown safe?

Leesland & Newtown records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Leesland & Newtown?

The median sale price in Leesland & Newtown is £219,500 (about £265 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Leesland & Newtown?

Leesland & Newtown has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Leesland & Newtown?

Leesland & Newtown scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Leesland & Newtown sits around rank 14,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Leesland & Newtown?

The average household income in Leesland & Newtown is around £50,609 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Leesland & Newtown?

Leesland & Newtown is represented by 1 elected councillor: Elly Newman (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Leesland & Newtown

PO123NH

Carlyle Road

PO123NB

Ann's Hill Road

PO123UZ

Chilworth Grove

PO123QS

Carnarvon Road

PO123NX

Pelham Road

PO123QL

Jessie Road

PO121PP

St Edwards Road

PO121PL

Sydney Road

PO123UD

Bury Road

PO121QF

Battenburg Road

PO121SA

Stoke Gardens

PO121PB

Queens Road

PO123NT

Vernon Road

PO121RP

Holly Street

PO121PZ

Kings Road

PO123UB

Bury Road

PO121PN

St Edwards Road

PO121HY

Spring Garden Lane

PO124TW

Forton Road

PO123NQ

Norman Road

PO123PP

St Faiths Close

PO121QD

Bevis Road

PO124SY

George Street

PO121LH

Queens Road

PO123XA

Daisy Lane

PO123PT

Gordon Road

PO123PE

Smith Street

PO123QP

Carnarvon Road

PO123UR

Chilworth Grove

PO124UN

Eliza Place

PO124XD

Whiteacres Close

PO124TX

Victoria Street

PO123TY

Ingledene Close

PO121PD

Stoke Gardens

PO121FZ

Spring Garden Lane

PO124TJ

Leonard Road

PO123PN

Leesland & Newtown

PO123NL

Whitworth Road

PO123NG

Leesland Road

PO121JW

Holly Street

PO123NF

Leesland Road

PO123QN

Tintern Road

PO123TX

Bury Close

PO121LD

Avenue Road

PO121JT

Peel Road

PO121LG

Queens Road

PO124TD

Forton Road

PO123UU

Trafalgar Square

PO124SZ

George Street

PO121JS

Peel Road

PO121LF

Queens Road

PO123NE

Leesland Road

PO121UA

Elmhurst Road

PO123TU

Bury Close

PO123UT

Chilworth Grove

PO124TU

Leonard Road

PO123QJ

Richmond Road

PO121PU

Kings Road

PO121LL

Queens Road

PO123QH

Walton Close

PO121RQ

Salisbury Place

PO123PW

Ann's Hill Road

PO121FW

Spring Garden Lane

PO121FQ

Spring Garden Lane

PO123PB

Lavinia Road

PO121PG

Elmhurst Road

PO121JR

Strathmore Road

PO123PU

Fairthorne Gardens

PO121PX

Kings Road

PO123PS

Farthing Close

PO124XB

St John's Close

PO121LE

Avenue Road

PO121PS

Bevis Road

PO124TG

Forton Road

PO121JL

Oak Street

PO123QF

Gordon Road

PO123NW

Whitworth Road

PO123UA

Bury Road

PO123JX

Anns Hill Road

PO121PT

Blake Road

PO121PW

St Edwards Road

PO123PX

Bury Road

PO123NZ

Zetland Road

PO123TZ

Bury Crescent

PO121LA

Avenue Road

PO123AQ

Bury Road

PO121JA

Spring Garden Lane

PO121PQ

Elmhurst Road

PO123QX

Newlands Avenue

PO121JY

Avenue Road

PO123PD

Lavinia Road

PO124TY

Albert Street

PO123PH

Smith Street

PO123NU

Vernon Close

PO123RF

Anns Hill Road

PO121PJ

Sydney Road

PO123NN

Whitworth Road

PO123UN

Lees Lane

PO121LP

Mumby Road

PO123UP

Lees Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.