Postcode PO12 1AX 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 very high crime levels, with around 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gosport Town is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Walpole Park.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.0% 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 of residents in Gosport Town is £34,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO12 1AX.
Gosport Town near PO12 1AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £393,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £321,250 |
| Flats | 37 | £149,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £206,250 |
10 years price trend in Forton
In the PO12 1AX postcode area, located within Gosport Town, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.