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Leesland & Newtown

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 moderate crime levels, with around 124 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

124

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leesland & Newtown Population

6,700

Population density

7,257.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,140

91.63%

Other White

196

2.92%

Indian

0.75%

Other Asian

0.61%

African

0.58%

Total population: 6,701

Economics

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

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Leesland & Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £412,000.

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 Leesland & Newtown over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£412,000	£412,000	£412,000	£412,000	£412,000
Flats	14	£121,000	£101,500	£118,500	£130,375	£165,250
Semi-Detached	11	£310,000	£160,000	£278,000	£325,000	£347,500
Terraced	72	£221,500	£163,200	£200,000	£245,000	£293,625

10 years median price trend in Leesland & Newtown

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

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

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