Postcode PO12 3HL is located in an urban city, within the Forton ward of Gosport in the South East region, and forms part of the Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East is £50,493 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leesland Park.
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East is £50,493 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from PO12 3HL.
Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East near PO12 3HL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leesland Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leesland Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grove Road Rec | Medium | Walking directions to Grove Road Rec |
| 0.1 mi | Forton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Forton Recreation Ground |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Forton area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £272,000 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £252,500 | £247 |
| Terraced | 21 | £202,500 | £276 |
| Flats | 26 | £151,000 | £225 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £143,750 | £162,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £150,500 | £190,500 | £162,500 |
| 2018 | £151,500 | £202,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £192,500 | £173,000 |
| 2020 | £155,000 | £188,000 | £175,500 |
| 2021 | £153,000 | £235,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £155,000 | £255,000 | £201,000 |
| 2024 | £163,000 | £225,000 | £207,500 |
| 2025 | £150,000 | £239,350 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £167,500 | £260,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £189 | £195 |
| 2017 | £209 | £186 | £212 |
| 2018 | £221 | £203 | £209 |
| 2019 | £215 | £236 | £208 |
| 2020 | £214 | £228 | £213 |
| 2021 | £216 | £260 | £228 |
| 2022 | £236 | £249 | £268 |
| 2023 | £232 | £237 | £259 |
| 2024 | £224 | £281 | £255 |
| 2025 | £234 | £270 | £279 |
| 2026 | £223 | £241 | £238 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO12 3HL.
In the PO12 3HL postcode area, located within Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 3HB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Shree News | 7,9 Whitworth Road, Gosport, PO12 3NJ | Walking directions to Shree News |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 3HQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 4TL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 68 - 72 San Diego Road, Gosport, PO12 4QT | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for PO12 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Christopher Figgins
Forton - Elected 7 May 2026
Caroline Dinenage
Gosport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO12 3HL records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PO12 3HL in Priddy's Hard & Brockhurst East is £190,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to PO12 3HL, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Brockhurst Primary School (Good) and St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO12 3HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,188 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gosport covering PO12 3HL is Caroline Dinenage (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Christopher Figgins (Reform UK).
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.