Exmouth Road is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4EX 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 Exmouth Road, Gosport, PO12 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 4ET, PO12 4ES, PO12 4AH, PO12 4NY, PO12 4EU, PO12 4DJ, PO12 4BT, PO12 4NS, PO12 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 4EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.7% | 31.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 49% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 43.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 41.5% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 20.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 10.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 22.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.9% | 94.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exmouth Road was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Elson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exmouth Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elson and the 112th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-30 | £267,877 |
| 24 Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-24 | £280,636 |
| 23 Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-07-22 | £331,382 |
| 1A Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-09-03 | £366,222 |
| 1 Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-07-31 | £278,146 |
PO12 4EX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 2,393 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 | 156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 2out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Primary School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , PO12 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ann's Hill Road , PO12 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,519 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 | 1,715 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 | 1,715 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Bakery And Sandwich Bar | 46 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 398 yd | |
| Giant Panda | 44 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 398 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Range Superstore, Gunners Way | 549 yd | |
| Quay Side Sandwich Bar | Quay West, Quay Lane | 645 yd | |
| Brockhurst Cafe | 131 Brockhurst Road, Gosport | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 309 yd | |
| The New Inn | 59 Melville Road, Gosport | 667 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 145 Brockhurst Road, Gosport | 668 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 33 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 736 yd | |
| Market House Tavern | 367 Forton Road, Gosport | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 150 Elson Road, Gosport | 275 yd | |
| Akash Balti Tandoori | 148 Elson Road, Gosport | 275 yd | |
| Maritime Fish And Chips | 109 Elson Road, Gosport | 275 yd | |
| Causeway Bay | 152 Elson Road, Gosport | 275 yd | |
| Broadway Fryer | 50 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 56 - 66 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 398 yd | |
| Budgens | 73 - 75 Brockhurst Road, Gosport | 903 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Brockhurst Gate | 1,075 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, Brockhurst Gate | 1,075 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 6, Brockhurst Gate | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elson Recreation Ground ELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Brune Park Community School MILITARY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Club (Closed) Fareham Road | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.