Postcode PO12 1GQ 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 127.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.1% 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 1GQ.
Gosport Town near PO12 1GQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
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 1GQ postcode area, located within Gosport Town, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 1GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier News | 63,65 Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 4TD | Walking directions to Premier News |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Mumby Road, Gosport, PO12 1BG | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Walk & Shop | 7 High Street, Gosport, PO12 1BX | Walking directions to Walk & Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport, PO12 1NQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport, PO12 1NG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.