Castle View is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4LS is located in the Hardway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle View, Gosport, PO12 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 4LF, PO12 4LG, PO12 4LL, PO12 4LH, PO12 4JX, PO12 4LN, PO12 4JU, PO12 4LQ, PO12 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 4LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.5% | 48.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 39.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 17.7% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 46.4% | 48.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 13.1% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 13.5% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 18.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 22.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 95.6% | 97.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 97.9% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle View was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Elson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle View has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elson and the 79th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castle View, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-09 | £434,107 |
| 5 Castle View, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-05-16 | £468,457 |
| 1 Castle View, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-06-28 | £430,631 |
| 5 Castle View, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2010-06-22 | £441,766 |
| 5 Castle View, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2005-02-11 | £457,052 |
PO12 4LS 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 2out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Infant School Elson Lane , PO12 4EU | 3out of 4 | 714 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 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Primary School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ann's Hill Road , PO12 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,911 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 | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,720 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,720 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 4,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardway Sailing Club | 103 Priory Road, Gosport | 106 yd | |
| Lams Chinese Takeaway | 34 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 177 yd | |
| Jolly Roger | 156 Priory Road, Gosport | 225 yd | |
| Quay Side Sandwich Bar | Quay West, Quay Lane | 348 yd | |
| Broadway Bakery And Sandwich Bar | 46 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 33 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 211 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 673 yd | |
| The New Inn | 59 Melville Road, Gosport | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Harbour | 4 Dartmouth Court, Gosport | 642 yd | |
| Spice Kitchen | 150 Elson Road, Gosport | 855 yd | |
| Akash Balti Tandoori | 148 Elson Road, Gosport | 855 yd | |
| Maritime Fish And Chips | 109 Elson Road, Gosport | 855 yd | |
| Causeway Bay | 152 Elson Road, Gosport | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 56 - 66 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elson Recreation Ground ELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 595 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 | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.