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PO12 1JJ

Bemisters Lane

Harbourside & Town

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Detailed insights for PO12 1JJ

Overview

Postcode PO12 1JJ is located in an urban city, within the Harbourside & Town ward of Gosport in the South East region, and forms part of the Gosport Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 266.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gosport Town is £43,851 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walpole Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
267
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Gosport Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gosport Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Gosport Town is £43,851 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from PO12 1JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gosport Town near PO12 1JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO12 1JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Portsmouth Harbour

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO12 1JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWalpole ParkLargeWalking directions to Walpole Park
0.3 miWalpole ParkSmallWalking directions to Walpole Park
0.2 miFalklands GardensSmallWalking directions to Falklands Gardens

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
5,434.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
157.03(+395%)
Shoplifting
76.11(+854%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.24(+276%)
Public order
36.61(+503%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.49(+109%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
78.87%
Other White
14
7.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.61%
African
5
2.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.58%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
37
23.27%
Level 3 (A level)
34
21.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
20.13%
No qualifications
26
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
62.5%
Owns outright
19
16.96%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.14%
Other social rented
7
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Harbourside & Town

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £200K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Harbourside & Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £402,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harbourside & Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£402,000£461
Semi-Detached3£230,000£290
Terraced16£212,500£275
Flats47£130,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harbourside & Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbourside & Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119,000£222,995£164,995
2017£165,000£210,000£165,000
2018£130,000£188,920£175,000
2019£117,500£187,000£182,500
2020£119,000£194,000£174,000
2021£135,000£233,750£190,704
2022£133,000£248,000£203,750
2023£138,475£305,000£215,000
2024£140,000£290,000£220,000
2025£132,750£248,750£215,000
2026£136,500£249,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbourside & Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harbourside & Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£214£181
2017£258£205£209
2018£218£239£193
2019£214£247£210
2020£201£246£215
2021£214£273£217
2022£233£293£266
2023£245£278£235
2024£231£276£258
2025£224£294£264
2026£230£276£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harbourside & Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harbourside & Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO12 1JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO12 1JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 60, Blake Court, South Street, Gosport, PO12 1EXFlatsLeasehold£123,000
13 Jun 202542B, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1DFFlatsLeasehold£85,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 8, India Arms House, 91A, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1DSFlatsLeasehold£113,500
31 Oct 2025Flat 9, India Arms House, 91A, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1DSFlatsLeasehold£105,000
08 Aug 202599, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1DSOtherFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the PO12 1JJ postcode area, located within Gosport Town, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO12 1JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryNewtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHaselworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableOarsome ChanceSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 1JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO12 1JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKnight's Convenience Store70 High Street, Gosport, PO12 1DRWalking directions to Knight's Convenience Store
0.1 miHarbour News2 South Street, Gosport, PO12 1ESWalking directions to Harbour News
0.1 miALDIMumby Road, Gosport, PO12 1BGWalking directions to ALDI
0.2 miWalk & Shop7 High Street, Gosport, PO12 1BXWalking directions to Walk & Shop
0.2 miIceland7 Walpole Road, Gosport, PO12 1NGWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gosport district (2025-26).

Band A£1,491
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,988
Band D£2,236
Band E£2,733
Band F£3,230
Band G£3,727
Band H£4,472

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO12 1JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Taylor Kirkham

Harbourside & Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Caroline Dinenage

Gosport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGosportE07000088
Parliamentary ConstituencyGosportE14001252
WardHarbourside & TownE05014145
ParishGosport, unparished areaE43000071
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gosport TownE02004748
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gosport 008FE01032878
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PO12 1JJ

Is PO12 1JJ (Gosport Town) safe?

The area around PO12 1JJ records about 267 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PO12 1JJ?

The median sale price around PO12 1JJ in Gosport Town is £145,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO12 1JJ?

There are 8 schools close to PO12 1JJ, including Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), Haselworth Primary School (Good) and Oarsome Chance. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO12 1JJ?

The closest station to PO12 1JJ is Portsmouth Harbour, about 955 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO12 1JJ?

PO12 1JJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,950 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO12 1JJ (Gosport Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gosport covering PO12 1JJ is Caroline Dinenage (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Taylor Kirkham (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.