Elmhurst Road is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 1PQ is located in the Leesland & Newtown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmhurst Road, Gosport, PO12 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 1PR, PO12 1PH, PO12 1PJ, PO12 1PW, PO12 1PG, PO12 1PL, PO12 1LF, PO12 1PS, PO12 1QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 1PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.9% | 47.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 34% | 41.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 35.4% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 52.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 29.3% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.2% | 10.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 20.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 24.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 27.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 95.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmhurst Road was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Anglesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmhurst Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Anglesey and the 97th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Elmhurst Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-10-08 | £250,000 |
| 29 Elmhurst Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-10-08 | £245,076 |
| 43 Elmhurst Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2024-06-06 | £255,837 |
| 42 Elmhurst Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-01 | £198,081 |
| 31 Elmhurst Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-14 | £214,327 |
PO12 1PQ 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,499 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 | 360 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ann's Hill Road , PO12 3NB | 2out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,469 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 | 563 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 563 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 3,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostin Choice Cafe | 6a Portland Buildings, Stoke Road | 213 yd | |
| Hoochies Cafe | 5 Stokesway, Stoke Road | 234 yd | |
| Dolly'S Tea Room | 42a Stoke Road, Gosport | 238 yd | |
| Suphawadi | 47a Stoke Road, Gosport | 319 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 25 Stoke Road, Gosport | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 67 Elmhurst Road, Gosport | 1 yd | |
| Queens Social Club | Queens Club, Queens Road | 137 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 143 Queens Road, Gosport | 199 yd | |
| The Four-Ale Tap Room | 45 Stoke Road, Gosport | 319 yd | |
| White Hart | 195 Stoke Road, Gosport | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dino'S Pizza And Fried Chicken | 1 Stoke Parade, Stoke Road | 224 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 101 Stoke Road, Gosport | 254 yd | |
| Bay Leaves | 121 Stoke Road, Gosport | 254 yd | |
| Doing The Rounds | 51 Stoke Road, Gosport | 319 yd | |
| Gosport Best Kebabs | 155 Stoke Road, Gosport | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 129 Stoke Road, Gosport | 301 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dock Road | 622 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport | 713 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport | 817 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 160 Forton Road, Gosport | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies First Fitness STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Gosport) STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Gosport Workout FORTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Leesland C Of E Junior School GORDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| St Vincent Leisure Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Arden Park (Gosport Fc) COCKLESHELL SQUARE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Gosport Park GOSPORT PARK GOSPORT PARK DOLPHIN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 959 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 | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.