King Street is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 1AN is located in the Harbourside & Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Street, Gosport, PO12 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 1AW, PO12 1BA, PO12 1BB, PO12 1BN, PO12 1EN, PO12 1FR, PO12 1AQ, PO12 1BH, PO12 1FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 1AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 30.3% | -9.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 41% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 39% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 43.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 18.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 9.6% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 41.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 86.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 86.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 85.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Forton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Forton and the 101st highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 St Matthews Court King Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-07-11 | £92,222 |
| Flat 10 St Matthews Court King Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-01-10 | £131,294 |
| Flat 27 St Matthews Court King Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-04-11 | £88,737 |
| Flat 4 St Matthews Court King Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-03 | £148,183 |
| Flat 22 St Matthews Court King Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-05-19 | £81,776 |
PO12 1AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO12 1AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queen's Road , PO12 1JD | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , PO12 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 881 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 881 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pump House | Royal Clarence Marina, Weevil Lane | 220 yd | |
| 33 Green Bottles | 11a - 11b North Cross Street, Gosport | 241 yd | |
| Katies Vinyl Bar And Kitchen | 134 High Street, Gosport | 309 yd | |
| Gosport Museum And Art Gallery | Gosport Museum And Art Gallery, 19 Walpole Road | 345 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 116 High Street, Gosport | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 7 Clarence Road | 72 yd | |
| The Clarence Tavern | The Clarence Tavern, 1 Clarence Road | 72 yd | |
| The Fox | The Fox Tavern, 83 North Street | 200 yd | |
| The Star | 28 - 29 High Street, Gosport | 275 yd | |
| Gosport Pool Arena | 132a High Street, Gosport | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cookie Guys | 48a High Street, Gosport | 377 yd | |
| Subway | 73 High Street, Gosport | 469 yd | |
| Go Kitchen | 12 South Street, Gosport | 552 yd | |
| Masterchef Tandoori | 24 Stoke Road, Gosport | 612 yd | |
| Millennium Balti House Indian Takeaway | 53 Forton Road, Gosport | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi, Mumby Road | 240 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport | 363 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport | 370 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dock Road | 821 yd | |
| Waitrose | 129 Stoke Road, Gosport | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Park (Gosport Fc) COCKLESHELL SQUARE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Gosport Workout FORTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| St Vincent Leisure Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Ladies First Fitness STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Gosport) STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.