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PO12 1NL

South Street

Harbourside & Town

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Overview

Postcode PO12 1NL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 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
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

51.2%

Approximately 51.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO12 1NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Gosport Town near PO12 1NL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO12 1NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Portsmouth Harbour

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,011.9 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
274
90.73%
Other
10
3.31%
Other Asian
7
2.32%
Other White
6
1.99%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
22.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
21.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
16.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.46%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
32.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
25%
Other social rented
30
18.29%
Owns outright
20
12.2%
Owns with a mortgage
13
7.93%
Total households: 164

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO12 1NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO12 1NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202628, Church Path, Gosport, PO12 1NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
26 Jun 202568, Trinity Close, Gosport, PO12 1HPFlatsLeasehold£75,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 60, Blake Court, South Street, Gosport, PO12 1EXFlatsLeasehold£123,000
18 Mar 20269A, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1BXOtherLeasehold£1,025,000
19 Mar 202517, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1BXOtherLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the PO12 1NL postcode area, located within Gosport Town, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHaselworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableOarsome ChanceSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

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 1NL, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO12 1NL

Is PO12 1NL (Gosport Town) safe?

The area around PO12 1NL 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 1NL?

The median sale price around PO12 1NL 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 1NL?

There are 8 schools close to PO12 1NL, 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 1NL?

The closest station to PO12 1NL is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1,078 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO12 1NL?

PO12 1NL 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 1NL (Gosport Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gosport covering PO12 1NL 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.