Anthony Grove is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4AS is located in the Elson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anthony Grove, Gosport, PO12 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 4AR, PO12 4AT, PO12 4HA, PO12 4DN, PO12 4DX, PO12 4BA, PO12 4EZ, PO12 4EY, PO12 4AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 4AS 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 | 51.7% | 47.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.4% | 4.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PO12 4AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 26.2% | 27.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.5% | 42.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 41.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 15.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 16.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 15.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 25.6% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.8% | 96.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anthony Grove was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Elson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anthony Grove has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elson and the 21st lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Anthony Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-28 | £297,202 |
| 20 Anthony Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-05 | £278,543 |
| 52 Anthony Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-18 | £250,207 |
| 22 Anthony Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,250 | 2021-10-27 | £297,039 |
| 42 Anthony Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-02-05 | £270,455 |
PO12 4AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elson Infant School Elson Lane , PO12 4EU | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Primary School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowner Junior Tichborne Way , Rowner PO13 0BN | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowner Infant School Copse Lane , Rowner PO13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community 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 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,182 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 | 2,182 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Wonderland | 2 Wingate Road, Gosport | 222 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Range Superstore, Gunners Way | 239 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Brockhurst Gate, Cotsworth Road | 689 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Brockhurst Gate | 689 yd | |
| Quay Side Sandwich Bar | Quay West, Quay Lane | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 384 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 145 Brockhurst Road, Gosport | 919 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 33 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 150 Elson Road, Gosport | 228 yd | |
| Akash Balti Tandoori | 148 Elson Road, Gosport | 228 yd | |
| Maritime Fish And Chips | 109 Elson Road, Gosport | 228 yd | |
| Causeway Bay | 152 Elson Road, Gosport | 228 yd | |
| Broadway Fryer | 50 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Brockhurst Gate | 689 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, Brockhurst Gate | 689 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 6, Brockhurst Gate | 689 yd | |
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 56 - 66 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elson Recreation Ground ELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Club (Closed) Fareham Road | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Planet Ice Gosport GOSPORT LEISURE PARK GOSPORT LEISURE PARK FOREST WAY | ice rinks | 813 yd |
| Holbrook Recreation Centre (Closed) Forest Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Brune Park Community School MILITARY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Gosport Leisure Centre GOSPORT LEISURE PARK GOSPORT LEISURE PARK FOREST WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 187 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.