Weevil Lane is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 1AS is located in the Forton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weevil Lane, Gosport, PO12 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 1GA, PO12 1GP, PO12 1GB, PO12 1GR, PO12 1GD, PO12 1GY, PO12 1FY, PO12 1GG, PO12 1GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 1AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 40.5% | 49.5% | 9.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 59.5% | 50.5% | -9.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 59.1% | 37.6% | -21.5% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 39.3% | 13.5% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 15.6% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 46% | 53.1% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 30.9% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 24.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 39.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95% | 95.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 87.5% | 88.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 88.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weevil Lane was 161.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% higher than the Forton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weevil Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Forton and the 39th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

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.
PO12 1AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,480 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 | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , PO12 4JH | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 671 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 | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 671 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited 4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marycourt School 27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty'S At The Marina | Unit 7, Salt Meat Lane | 199 yd | |
| The Pump House | Royal Clarence Marina, Weevil Lane | 304 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Granary And Bakery, Weevil Lane | 306 yd | |
| 33 Green Bottles | 11a - 11b North Cross Street, Gosport | 726 yd | |
| Gosport Museum And Art Gallery | Gosport Museum And Art Gallery, 19 Walpole Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Alls | 75 Forton Road, Gosport | 408 yd | |
| Gosport Cruising Club | Gosport Cruising Club, Weevil Lane | 436 yd | |
| Gosport Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 7 Clarence Road | 441 yd | |
| The Clarence Tavern | The Clarence Tavern, 1 Clarence Road | 441 yd | |
| The Fox | The Fox Tavern, 83 North Street | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Balti House Indian Takeaway | 53 Forton Road, Gosport | 408 yd | |
| Mr Woon | 71 Forton Road, Gosport | 408 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab House | 67 Forton Road, Gosport | 408 yd | |
| Burrito Bull | 73 Forton Road, Gosport | 408 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 32 Forton Road, Gosport | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport | 690 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi, Mumby Road | 726 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport | 767 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 160 Forton Road, Gosport | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosport Workout FORTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Arden Park (Gosport Fc) COCKLESHELL SQUARE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| St Vincent Leisure Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 671 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.