Clarence Road is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 1BB is located in the Harbourside & Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Road, Gosport, PO12 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 1FS, PO12 1FR, PO12 1AN, PO12 1EN, PO12 1BA, PO12 1AW, PO12 1GN, PO12 1FD, PO12 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 1BB 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 Clarence Road 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.
Clarence Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Clarence Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-05-14 | £164,828 |
PO12 1BB 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 1BB 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 | 4,780 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 | 651 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,228 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 | 1,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 3,812 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 | 811 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 | 5,090 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 | 811 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 3,268 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 | 155 yd | |
| 33 Green Bottles | 11a - 11b North Cross Street, Gosport | 284 yd | |
| Gosport Museum And Art Gallery | Gosport Museum And Art Gallery, 19 Walpole Road | 337 yd | |
| Katies Vinyl Bar And Kitchen | 134 High Street, Gosport | 339 yd | |
| Age Concern | Discovery Centre, High Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 7 Clarence Road | 2 yd | |
| The Clarence Tavern | The Clarence Tavern, 1 Clarence Road | 2 yd | |
| The Fox | The Fox Tavern, 83 North Street | 234 yd | |
| The Star | 28 - 29 High Street, Gosport | 319 yd | |
| Gosport Pool Arena | 132a High Street, Gosport | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cookie Guys | 48a High Street, Gosport | 434 yd | |
| Subway | 73 High Street, Gosport | 531 yd | |
| Millennium Balti House Indian Takeaway | 53 Forton Road, Gosport | 545 yd | |
| Mr Woon | 71 Forton Road, Gosport | 545 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab House | 67 Forton Road, Gosport | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi, Mumby Road | 304 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport | 336 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport | 366 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dock Road | 795 yd | |
| Waitrose | 129 Stoke Road, Gosport | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Park (Gosport Fc) COCKLESHELL SQUARE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Gosport Workout FORTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| St Vincent Leisure Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Ladies First Fitness STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Gosport) STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.