Postcode PO12 4BN is located in an urban city, within the Elson ward of Gosport in the South East region, and forms part of the Elson area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elson is £58,881 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Elson has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Elson has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elson is £58,881 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO12 4BN.
Elson near PO12 4BN 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Elson area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,600 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £271,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £270,500 |
10 year median price trend in Elson
In the PO12 4BN postcode area, located within Elson, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 4BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Elson Convenience Store | 55 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4EY | Walking directions to Elson Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 115, 117 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Cotsworth Road, Gosport, PO12 4FA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Cotsworth Road, Gosport, PO12 4FA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Cotsworth Road, Gosport, PO12 4FA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.