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Rowner & Holbrook

About

Rowner & Holbrook is a residential ward situated in the northern part of Gosport. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, including a significant number of former Ministry of Defence homes. Its landscape is largely suburban, with local amenities centred around shopping parades and community facilities serving the immediate population. The ward contains several schools and green spaces, such as Holbrook Park, which provide recreational areas for residents.

The area is directly adjacent to the shore of Portsmouth Harbour, offering views across the water to the naval dockyard. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Rowner Estate, one of the largest post-war housing projects in the region, which has undergone substantial regeneration. Transport links include the A32, which runs through the ward, connecting it to the Gosport ferry and the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Rowner & Holbrook has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowner & Holbrook is £54,645 per year. There are 3 schools in Rowner & Holbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowner & Holbrook is home to around 5,689 people, with a population density of about 3,712.2 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

144

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rowner & Holbrook Population

5,689

Population density

3,712.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

81.74(+158%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.98(+54%)

Public order

13.36(+120%)

Other theft

11.78(+110%)

Vehicle crime

10.37(+180%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,173

90.95%

Other White

140

2.46%

Caribbean

1.16%

African

0.88%

Other

0.67%

Total population: 5,688

Economics

Level 3 (A level)

1,004

22.16%

No qualifications

941

20.77%

Level 4 qualifications or above

849

18.74%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

715

15.78%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

622

13.73%

Total 16+ residents: 4,531

Housing

Owns outright

652

27.02%

Owns with a mortgage

630

26.11%

Social rents from council

466

19.31%

Private landlord or letting agency

277

11.48%

Other forms of private rent

195

8.08%

Total households: 2,413

Property prices in Rowner & Holbrook

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Rowner & Holbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £460,000.

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 Rowner & Holbrook over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£380,000	£373,250	£376,250	£420,000	£452,000
Flats	10	£187,250	£132,400	£166,250	£190,000	£201,000
Semi-Detached	15	£300,000	£208,800	£255,500	£320,000	£387,600
Terraced	14	£252,500	£211,500	£234,988	£268,125	£317,500

10 years median price trend in Rowner & Holbrook

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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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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