Crescent Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, PO12 2DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO12 2DJ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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	48.8%	45.7%	-3.1%	51.0%	-5.3%
Male	51.2%	54.3%	3.1%	49.0%	5.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PO12 2DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.1%	26.9%	5.8%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	52%	53.4%	1.4%	44.2%	9.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.5%	0.4%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.7%	8.4%	-1.3%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	13.7%	10.1%	-3.6%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	46.9%	49.3%	2.4%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	32%	34.7%	2.7%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	17.2%	13.1%	-4.1%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.5%	12.7%	-1.8%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	7.6%	-3.9%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	14.3%	0.6%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.6%	1.5%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	14.3%	3.7%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	40.5%	43.9%	3.4%	33.8%	10.1%
Other	6.2%	2.5%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
White	99.2%	96.6%	-2.6%	81.4%	15.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% 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	94.1%	90.4%	-3.7%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	2%	3.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.1%	-1.6%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	90.7%	-3.1%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0.7%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.2%	37.2%	2.0%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Crescent Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.3% higher than the Anglesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crescent Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Anglesey and the 88th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PO12 2DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crescent Road are based on 156 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gosport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Crescent Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, PO12 2DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO12 2DJ

Average Price
£340,780

Semi-Detached
£838,220

Terraced
£745,150

Detached
£850,791

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,695

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crescent Road

Average Price
£420,530

Semi-Detached
£888,837

Terraced
£938,039

Detached
£786,011

Flats/Maisonettes
£245,610

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crescent Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Bramley House Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£287,500	2025-09-19	£281,601
Flat 10 Ambleside Court Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-08-29	£225,281
Flat 10 Bramley House Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-07-02	£327,660
Flat 8 Bramley House Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,000	2023-05-10	£150,052
Flat 5 Bramley House Crescent Road, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£272,500	2022-12-13	£248,150

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO12 2DJ

Employment

PO12 2DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,413 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School Ashburton Road , Alverstoke PO12 2LH	3out of 4	528 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS	3out of 4	995 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ	- not rated	1,269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF	3out of 4	1,620 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gomer Junior School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP	- not rated	1,684 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP	- not rated	1,742 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Academy Bay House Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP	- not rated	1,742 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU	1out of 4	3,649 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU	- not rated	3,650 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU	- not rated	3,650 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA	- not rated	2,339 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA	- not rated	2,346 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marycourt School 27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ	- not rated	57 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited 4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ	- not rated	1,272 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA	- not rated	2,346 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN	- not rated	3,571 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portsmouth High School GDST 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ	- not rated	3,908 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Joys Of Alverstoke	47 Village Road, Gosport	627 yd
Little Palace	45 Village Road, Gosport	627 yd
Pebbles Fish N Wine Bar Ltd	Pebbles Wine Bar, Stokes Bay Road	847 yd
Gosport Falcons Football Club	Street Record, Fort Road	925 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gosport And District Angling Club	Gosport And District Angling Club, Lifeboat Lane	576 yd
The Urban Slice Ltd	51 Village Road, Gosport	627 yd
Village Home	51 Village Road, Gosport	627 yd
Stokes Bay Sailing Club	Stokes Bay Sailing Club, Stokes Bay Road	847 yd
The Fighting Cocks	78 Clayhall Road, Gosport	900 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Village Fish Bar	13 Little Lane, Gosport		673 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Miracles Health Club LITTLE CHURCH LITTLE CHURCH ANGLESEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	396 yd
Stokes Bay ELGAR CLOSE	grass pitches	620 yd
Gosport And Stokes Bay Golf Club MILITARY ROAD	golf	746 yd
Alverstoke Lawn Tennis Squash & Badminton Club GREEN LANE	indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	864 yd
Gosport Park GOSPORT PARK GOSPORT PARK DOLPHIN CRESCENT	grass pitches	997 yd
Alverstoke C E Junior School The Avenue	grass pitches, swimming pool	997 yd
Monckton Sports Ground Fort Road	grass pitches	1,079 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	48.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	48.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	48.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	88.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.