Cotsworth Road is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4FA is located in the Elson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotsworth Road, Gosport, PO12 4FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO13 0ZX, PO13 0ZU, PO13 0ZY, PO13 0ZT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO12 4FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.3% | 34% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 45% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.2% | 44.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 39.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 19.1% | 12.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 98% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 89.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotsworth Road was 343.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 350.6% higher than the Elson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotsworth Road has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elson and the 9th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Brockhurst Gate Cotsworth Road, Gosport, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,202,209 | 2014-12-03 | £1,640,683 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowner Junior Tichborne Way , Rowner PO13 0BN | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowner Infant School Copse Lane , Rowner PO13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Infant School Elson Lane , PO12 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedenham Primary School Bridgemary Avenue , PO13 0XT | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,266 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 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Foundation 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 |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Community 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 | 2,754 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds | Brockhurst Gate, Cotsworth Road | 0 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Brockhurst Gate | 0 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Forest Way | 220 yd | |
| The Sail Maker | The Sail Maker, Gosport Leisure Park | 270 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Planet Ice, Gosport Leisure Park | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rna Club | 66 Fareham Road, Gosport | 975 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 150 Elson Road, Gosport | 904 yd | |
| Akash Balti Tandoori | 148 Elson Road, Gosport | 904 yd | |
| Maritime Fish And Chips | 109 Elson Road, Gosport | 904 yd | |
| Causeway Bay | 152 Elson Road, Gosport | 904 yd | |
| Silver Palace | 130 Beauchamp Avenue, Gosport | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Brockhurst Gate | 0 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4, Brockhurst Gate | 0 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 6, Brockhurst Gate | 0 yd | |
| Spar | 5 - 7 Rowner Road, Gosport | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Sports Club (Closed) Fareham Road | grass pitches | 30 yd |
| Holbrook Recreation Centre (Closed) Forest Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Planet Ice Gosport GOSPORT LEISURE PARK GOSPORT LEISURE PARK FOREST WAY | ice rinks | 275 yd |
| Gosport Leisure Centre GOSPORT LEISURE PARK GOSPORT LEISURE PARK FOREST WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Brune Park Community School MILITARY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 839 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.