Hayling Close is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4LX is located in the Hardway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hayling Close, Gosport, PO12 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO12 4LU, PO12 4FF, PO12 4LZ, PO12 4JS, PO12 4LY, PO12 4LD, PO12 4FE, PO12 4GU, PO12 4LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO12 4LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 43.9% | 48.8% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 56.1% | 51.2% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 28.6% | -7.6% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 48.1% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 34.1% | -12.8% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 42.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 20% | 9.1% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 24.5% | -7.4% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.1% | 96.6% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 92.1% | 90.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 90.8% | 90.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayling Close was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Brockhurst & Privett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hayling Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brockhurst & Privett and the 37th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Netley Court Hayling Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2025-05-30 | £221,288 |
| Flat 11 Netley Court Hayling Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-28 | £213,681 |
| Flat 7 Netley Court Hayling Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,500 | 2022-05-30 | £214,681 |
| Flat 7 Netley Court Hayling Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-01-21 | £212,706 |
| Flat 5 Netley Court Hayling Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-12-09 | £199,200 |
PO12 4LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO12 4LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , PO12 4JH | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 2out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Infant School Elson Lane , PO12 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Primary School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queen's Road , PO12 1JD | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 3,902 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 | 1,387 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 | 4,953 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 | 1,387 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Roger | 156 Priory Road, Gosport | 277 yd | |
| Lams Chinese Takeaway | 34 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 530 yd | |
| Hardway Sailing Club | 103 Priory Road, Gosport | 568 yd | |
| Camber Lights Cafe Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower | Explosion The Museum Of Naval Firepower, Priddys Hard | 585 yd | |
| Quay Side Sandwich Bar | Quay West, Quay Lane | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 33 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 480 yd | |
| The Powder Monkey | Building M, Priddys Hard | 594 yd | |
| Gosport Cruising Club | Gosport Cruising Club, Weevil Lane | 983 yd | |
| The New Inn | 59 Melville Road, Gosport | 1,016 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Harbour | 4 Dartmouth Court, Gosport | 278 yd | |
| Broadway Fryer | 50 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 1,052 yd | |
| Antalya Grill | 93 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 1,056 yd | |
| Sandy'S | 96 San Diego Road, Gosport | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 56 - 66 Palmyra Road, Gosport | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elson Recreation Ground ELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 979 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.