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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

PO121LE

Avenue Road

PO123JX

Anns Hill Road

PO121JU

Carlton Road

PO123NR

Harcourt Road

PO123PU

Fairthorne Gardens

PO123QT

Windsor Road

PO121JL

Oak Street

PO121LN

Carlton Way

PO123QY

Lyndhurst Road

PO121LF

Queens Road

PO121RQ

Salisbury Place

PO124TG

Forton Road

PO124XD

Whiteacres Close

PO121JR

Strathmore Road

PO123UP

Lees Lane

PO121HY

Spring Garden Lane

PO121LG

Queens Road

PO121QF

Battenburg Road

PO123UR

Chilworth Grove

PO123TY

Ingledene Close

PO124TD

Forton Road

PO123NS

Tribe Road

PO123NJ

Whitworth Road

PO121JY

Avenue Road

PO123NX

Pelham Road

PO121LJ

Queens Road

PO123PD

Lavinia Road

PO121LA

Avenue Road

PO123NB

Ann's Hill Road

PO123PS

Farthing Close

PO121FQ

Spring Garden Lane

PO121PW

St Edwards Road

PO123NW

Whitworth Road

PO121PL

Sydney Road

PO123QN

Tintern Road

Data Sources

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