Ash Close is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 3UF is located in the Anglesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Close, Gosport, PO12 3UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 3UE, PO12 3UH, PO12 2JJ, PO12 3UD, PO12 2JH, PO12 3US, PO12 2EE, PO12 3UG, PO12 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO12 3UF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.3% | 38.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.3% | 40% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 20.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 30.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.6% | 93% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Close was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Anglesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Anglesey and the 58th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Ash Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-11-14 | £145,481 |
| 15 Ash Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-04-17 | £254,472 |
| 17 Ash Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-12 | £276,147 |
| 23 Ash Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-03-11 | £138,787 |
| 17 Ash Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2020-07-10 | £285,698 |
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School Gordon Road , PO12 3QF | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselworth Primary School Stone Lane , PO12 1SQ | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School Whitworth Road , PO12 3NL | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queen's Road , PO12 1JD | 3out of 4 | 964 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 | 1,817 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Bay House Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,514 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 | 1,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 1,123 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 | 167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marycourt School 27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claires' At Bury House | Bury House, Bury Road | 297 yd | |
| Hoochies Cafe | 5 Stokesway, Stoke Road | 581 yd | |
| Bostin Choice Cafe | 6a Portland Buildings, Stoke Road | 654 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 2 Whitworth Road, Gosport | 695 yd | |
| Dolly'S Tea Room | 42a Stoke Road, Gosport | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Club | 1 White Hart Road, Gosport | 246 yd | |
| Gca Social Club | Bury House, Bury Road | 297 yd | |
| White Hart | 195 Stoke Road, Gosport | 385 yd | |
| Gypsy Queen | 160 Whitworth Road, Gosport | 494 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | The Park Hotel, Park Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Best Kebabs | 155 Stoke Road, Gosport | 385 yd | |
| Gourmet China | 161 Stoke Road, Gosport | 385 yd | |
| Stoke Chippy | 187 Stoke Road, Gosport | 385 yd | |
| Shake And Grill | 159 Stoke Road, Gosport | 385 yd | |
| King Fish | 18 The Avenue, Gosport | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 129 Stoke Road, Gosport | 551 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dock Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesland C Of E Junior School GORDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Ladies First Fitness STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Gosport) STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Alverstoke C E Junior School The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Alverstoke Lawn Tennis Squash & Badminton Club GREEN LANE | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Gosport Park GOSPORT PARK GOSPORT PARK DOLPHIN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Privett Park PRIVETT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.