Postcode PO12 4NB 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elson is £58,881 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Forton Recreation Ground.
Elson has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,216 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 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 4NB.
Elson near PO12 4NB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Forton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Forton Recreation Ground |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 (about £306 per square foot) in Elson area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £408,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £296,500 | £372 |
| Terraced | 52 | £271,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £264,000 | £305 |
| Flats | 5 | £140,000 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284,000 | £100,000 | £200,662 | £188,748 |
| 2017 | £287,500 | £121,000 | £226,250 | £213,000 |
| 2018 | £213,750 | £102,000 | £230,000 | £207,000 |
| 2019 | £265,500 | £98,725 | £228,500 | £207,500 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £90,000 | £244,000 | £217,500 |
| 2021 | £282,500 | £107,500 | £256,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £331,250 | £110,000 | £274,500 | £260,000 |
| 2023 | £362,500 | £125,500 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £312,500 | £118,000 | £277,500 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £125,000 | £270,000 | £273,500 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £140,000 | £195,000 | £267,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £217 | £223 | £205 |
| 2017 | £240 | £214 | £236 | £226 |
| 2018 | £196 | £219 | £217 | £238 |
| 2019 | £243 | £224 | £229 | £228 |
| 2020 | £243 | £214 | £272 | £250 |
| 2021 | £288 | £234 | £298 | £252 |
| 2022 | £319 | £251 | £312 | £285 |
| 2023 | £377 | £273 | £338 | £294 |
| 2024 | £266 | £255 | £310 | £276 |
| 2025 | £345 | £228 | £328 | £302 |
| 2026 | £399 | £342 | £232 | £310 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO12 4NB.
In the PO12 4NB postcode area, located within Elson, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 4NB
| 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 | Budgens | 73-75 Brockhurst Road, Gosport, PO12 3AR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 115, 117 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Elson Convenience Store | 55 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4EY | Walking directions to Elson Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 3HQ | 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.
Elected local representatives for PO12 4NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Antony Stanton
Elson - Elected 7 May 2026
Caroline Dinenage
Gosport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO12 4NB records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.
The median sale price around PO12 4NB in Elson is £264,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PO12 4NB, including Elson Junior School (Good), Brockhurst Primary School (Good) and Elson Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO12 4NB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,216 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 4NB is Caroline Dinenage (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Antony Stanton (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.