Richard Grove is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4BA 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 Richard Grove, Gosport, PO12 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 4AT, PO12 4AZ, PO12 4DX, PO12 4AU, PO12 4AS, PO12 4AX, PO12 4AR, PO12 4BD, PO12 4HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 4BA 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 4BA 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 Richard 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.
Richard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Richard Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2022-11-28 | £286,127 |
| 11 Richard Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-05-12 | £275,868 |
| 20 Richard Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-12-15 | £346,848 |
| 4 Richard Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-30 | £251,880 |
| 30 Richard Grove, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-12-13 | £251,579 |
PO12 4BA 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 | 1,973 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 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 2out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Primary School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowner Junior Tichborne Way , Rowner PO13 0BN | 2out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowner Infant School Copse Lane , Rowner PO13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,202 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 | 2,202 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 4,820 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 | 214 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Range Superstore, Gunners Way | 365 yd | |
| Quay Side Sandwich Bar | Quay West, Quay Lane | 606 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Brockhurst Gate, Cotsworth Road | 766 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Brockhurst Gate | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 343 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 33 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 927 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 145 Brockhurst Road, Gosport | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 150 Elson Road, Gosport | 243 yd | |
| Akash Balti Tandoori | 148 Elson Road, Gosport | 243 yd | |
| Maritime Fish And Chips | 109 Elson Road, Gosport | 243 yd | |
| Causeway Bay | 152 Elson Road, Gosport | 243 yd | |
| Broadway Fryer | 50 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Brockhurst Gate | 766 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, Brockhurst Gate | 766 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 6, Brockhurst Gate | 766 yd | |
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 56 - 66 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elson Recreation Ground ELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Club (Closed) Fareham Road | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Planet Ice Gosport GOSPORT LEISURE PARK GOSPORT LEISURE PARK FOREST WAY | ice rinks | 918 yd |
| Holbrook Recreation Centre (Closed) Forest Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Brune Park Community School MILITARY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Gosport Leisure Centre GOSPORT LEISURE PARK GOSPORT LEISURE PARK FOREST WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.