Postcode PO12 4NS 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Elson has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 4NS.
Elson near PO12 4NS 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.
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 4NS.
In the PO12 4NS postcode area, located within Elson, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO12 4NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 56-66 Palmyra Road, Gosport, PO12 4EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 115, 117 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Elson Convenience Store | 55 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4EY | Walking directions to Elson Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 73-75 Brockhurst Road, Gosport, PO12 3AR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 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 4NS, 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 4NS records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4NS in Elson is £264,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PO12 4NS, including Elson Junior School (Good), Elson Infant School (Good) and Brockhurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO12 4NS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,062 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 4NS 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.