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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 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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	9	£330,000	£318	£155,000	£266,000	£365,000	£442,500
Terraced	76	£223,000	£265	£164,000	£200,000	£250,000	£293,125
Flats	11	£120,000	£258	£96,250	£116,500	£130,250	£166,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leesland & Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leesland & Newtown.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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