Postcode PO12 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Forton ward of Gosport in the South East region, and forms part of the Gosport Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gosport Town is £43,851 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Childrens Play area.
Gosport Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Gosport Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gosport Town is £43,851 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO12 1AU.
Gosport Town near PO12 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Childrens Play area | Small | Walking directions to Childrens Play area |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £307,250 |
| Flats | 33 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £239,350 |
| Terraced | 34 | £208,750 |
10 year median price trend in Forton
In the PO12 1AU postcode area, located within Gosport Town, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier News | 63,65 Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 4TD | Walking directions to Premier News |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Dartmouth Close, Gosport, PO12 4BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Gosport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.