Canberra Close is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 2NZ is located in the Alverstoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canberra Close, Gosport, PO12 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 2NY, PO12 3SU, PO12 3SR, PO12 2PA, PO12 3RS, PO12 2PG, PO12 2PH, PO12 3TD, PO12 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO12 2NZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 53.3% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 41.9% | 46.7% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 23.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 24.7% | 21.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
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 | 42.5% | 37.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 38.4% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 17.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 23.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 24.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 96.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.9% | 93.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canberra Close was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Alverstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canberra Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Alverstoke and the 15th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Pilbrow Court Canberra Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2026-03-06 | £115,000 |
| Flat 31 Pilbrow Court Canberra Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-12-04 | £107,881 |
| Flat 21 Pilbrow Court Canberra Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-08-22 | £137,127 |
| Flat 2 Pilbrow Court Canberra Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2025-08-04 | £167,491 |
| Flat 6 Pilbrow Court Canberra Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-07-31 | £172,430 |
PO12 2NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomer Junior School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Gomer Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomer Infant School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Bay House Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,151 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 | 1,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited 4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marycourt School 27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxbury School Perth Road , Bridgemary PO13 0XX | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocks At The Boro | Gosport Borough Football Club, Privett Road | 200 yd | |
| Claires' At Bury House | Bury House, Bury Road | 473 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 2 Whitworth Road, Gosport | 888 yd | |
| Joys Of Alverstoke | 47 Village Road, Gosport | 986 yd | |
| Little Palace | 45 Village Road, Gosport | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gca Social Club | Bury House, Bury Road | 473 yd | |
| Gypsy Queen | 160 Whitworth Road, Gosport | 742 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | The Foresters Arms, 61 - 63 Anns Hill Road | 816 yd | |
| The Cocked Hat Brewing Ltd | The Cocked Hat, Privett Road | 845 yd | |
| Premier Whitworth Road | 57 Whitworth Road, Gosport | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fish | 18 The Avenue, Gosport | 202 yd | |
| King Kebab And Pizza | 18 The Avenue, Gosport | 202 yd | |
| Domino'S Solent Pizza | 2 - 6 The Avenue, Gosport | 202 yd | |
| The Best Fry | 214 Anns Hill Road, Gosport | 532 yd | |
| Queens Parade Fisheries | 165b Privett Road, Gosport | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 151 Privett Road, Gosport | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Privett Park PRIVETT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| The Aerial Direct Stadium PRIVETT PLACE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Alverstoke C E Junior School The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Alverstoke Lawn Tennis Squash & Badminton Club GREEN LANE | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Leesland C Of E Junior School GORDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Cocked Hat Fields MILITARY ROAD | grass pitches | 893 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.