Shaftesbury Road is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 1RX 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 Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, PO12 1RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 1RU, PO12 1RT, PO12 1RS, PO12 1QY, PO12 1QT, PO12 1SD, PO12 1QU, PO12 1LW, PO12 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 1RX 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 | 53% | 49.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 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 | 32.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 41.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20% | 20.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 24.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Road was 354.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.1% higher than the Forton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Shaftesbury Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Forton and the 8th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £233,175 | 2025-01-31 | £239,436 |
| 80 Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,270 | 2023-11-14 | £225,334 |
| 18 Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-03-29 | £152,180 |
| 18 Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-01-20 | £145,312 |
| 40 Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-07-14 | £207,283 |
PO12 1RX 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 4,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queen's Road , PO12 1JD | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 4,525 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 | 946 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 | 946 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 3,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoochies Cafe | 5 Stokesway, Stoke Road | 178 yd | |
| Bostin Choice Cafe | 6a Portland Buildings, Stoke Road | 210 yd | |
| Dolly'S Tea Room | 42a Stoke Road, Gosport | 244 yd | |
| Suphawadi | 47a Stoke Road, Gosport | 279 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 25 Stoke Road, Gosport | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | 195 Stoke Road, Gosport | 253 yd | |
| The Four-Ale Tap Room | 45 Stoke Road, Gosport | 279 yd | |
| Gosport And Fareham Rugby Club | Gosport And Fareham Rfc, Dolphin Crescent | 379 yd | |
| Queens Social Club | Queens Club, Queens Road | 388 yd | |
| Rafa Club | 1 White Hart Road, Gosport | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 101 Stoke Road, Gosport | 182 yd | |
| Bay Leaves | 121 Stoke Road, Gosport | 182 yd | |
| Dino'S Pizza And Fried Chicken | 1 Stoke Parade, Stoke Road | 186 yd | |
| Gosport Best Kebabs | 155 Stoke Road, Gosport | 253 yd | |
| Gourmet China | 161 Stoke Road, Gosport | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 129 Stoke Road, Gosport | 129 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dock Road | 355 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Walpole Road, Gosport | 707 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Walpole Road, Gosport | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Gosport) STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| Ladies First Fitness STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Gosport Park GOSPORT PARK GOSPORT PARK DOLPHIN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Arden Park (Gosport Fc) COCKLESHELL SQUARE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Leesland C Of E Junior School GORDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Gosport Workout FORTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| St Vincent Leisure Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| Fort Blockhouse HASLAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.