Postcode PO12 4HR is located in an urban city, within the Hardway 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 46.2 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 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grove Road Rec.
Elson has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Elson has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 4HR.
Elson near PO12 4HR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grove Road Rec | Medium | Walking directions to Grove Road Rec |
| 0.4 mi | Forton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Forton Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Childrens Play area | Small | Walking directions to Childrens Play area |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 in Hardway area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £162,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £304,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £248,250 |
10 year median price trend in Hardway
In the PO12 4HR postcode area, located within Elson, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 4HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 56-66 Palmyra Road, Gosport, PO12 4EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 68 - 72 San Diego Road, Gosport, PO12 4QT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 115, 117 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Dartmouth Close, Gosport, PO12 4BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.