South Street is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 1NP 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 South Street, Gosport, PO12 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 1NW, PO12 1EX, PO12 1JJ, PO12 1HB, PO12 1NR, PO12 1HP, PO12 1EZ, PO12 1DU, PO12 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 1NP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.7% | 49% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO12 1NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 59.7% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 15.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 16% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 38.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 22.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 21.4% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 92.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 93.8% | 89.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 444.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.7% higher than the Forton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Forton and the 6th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 175.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 10 Winchfield House South Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-06-16 | £113,416 |
| Flat 10 Winchfield House South Street, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2001-05-04 | £85,351 |
PO12 1NP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 5,286 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 | 1,006 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,581 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 | 2,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 3,527 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 | 1,243 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 | 5,129 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 | 1,243 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoriana'S | 10 Bemisters Lane, Gosport | 86 yd | |
| T And J Chinese Restaurant | 17 The Precinct, South Street | 112 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 116 High Street, Gosport | 130 yd | |
| Craft Coffee House | 130 High Street, Gosport | 130 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese | The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 78 High Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Pool Arena | 132a High Street, Gosport | 164 yd | |
| Emmas | 37 High Street, Gosport | 165 yd | |
| The Star | 28 - 29 High Street, Gosport | 201 yd | |
| The Fox | The Fox Tavern, 83 North Street | 285 yd | |
| Castle Tavern | 4 Mumby Road, Gosport | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cookie Guys | 48a High Street, Gosport | 166 yd | |
| Go Kitchen | 12 South Street, Gosport | 187 yd | |
| Subway | 73 High Street, Gosport | 209 yd | |
| Masterchef Tandoori | 24 Stoke Road, Gosport | 693 yd | |
| Doing The Rounds | 51 Stoke Road, Gosport | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi, Mumby Road | 283 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport | 318 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport | 434 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dock Road | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Park (Gosport Fc) COCKLESHELL SQUARE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Fort Blockhouse HASLAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Portsmouth) (Closed) Gunwharf Quays | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.