Heron Way, Gosport, PO13 0RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO13 0RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	51.4%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48%	48.6%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 PO13 0RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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	23%	22.7%	-0.3%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	53.5%	-3.4%	44.2%	9.3%
Separated	2.9%	2%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	8%	11.3%	3.3%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	9.1%	10.5%	1.4%	6.1%	4.4%

Health

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	37.5%	45.8%	8.3%	48.4%	-2.6%
Good health	43.4%	37.7%	-5.7%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	14.8%	13.1%	-1.7%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.1%	16.1%	-12.0%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	12.5%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	19.6%	1.7%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	8.2%	0.5%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	18%	6.7%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	22.4%	7.8%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	4%	3.1%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	2.7%	2.7%	3.1%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.4%	96.3%	-3.1%	81.4%	14.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	96.9%	92.5%	-4.4%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	92.5%	-4.4%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.5%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.5%	13.5%	0.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.4%	37.2%	6.2%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Heron Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Way was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Bridgemary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heron Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bridgemary and the 74th lowest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PO13 0RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heron Way are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gosport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heron Way, Gosport, PO13 0RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO13 0RU

Average Price
£292,447

Semi-Detached
£377,948

Terraced
£303,136

Detached
£265,788

Flats/Maisonettes
£265,542

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heron Way

Average Price
£297,736

Semi-Detached
£384,769

Terraced
£316,475

Detached
£269,899

Flats/Maisonettes
£265,833

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heron WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Heron Way, Gosport, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-03-02	£274,140
5 Heron Way, Gosport, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-06-20	£245,176
9 Heron Way, Gosport, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2016-02-05	£282,370
8 Heron Way, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2006-05-26	£277,907
2 Heron Way, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£177,500	2005-02-14	£338,028

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO13 0RU

Employment

PO13 0RU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO13 0RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	14
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY	4out of 4	1,290 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peel Common Junior School The Drive , Rowner PO13 0QD	2out of 4	460 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit The Drive , PO13 0QD	3out of 4	529 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodcot Primary School Tukes Avenue , Bridgemary PO13 0SG	3out of 4	704 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holbrook Primary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	2out of 4	718 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedenham Primary School Bridgemary Avenue , PO13 0XT	3out of 4	1,294 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	3out of 4	851 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT	3out of 4	1,482 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ	3out of 4	2,679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU	1out of 4	2,873 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH	4out of 4	3,660 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH	- not rated	3,253 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA	- not rated	4,904 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG	3out of 4	704 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE	3out of 4	1,556 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF	- not rated	1,868 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ	- not rated	3,334 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	3,648 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridgemary School Breakfast Club	Bridgemary School (The Kemnal Academies Trust), Wych Lane	604 yd
Bridgemary, Rowner, Woodcot Com. Assoc. Brwca	Bridgemary Woodcot And Rowner Community Association, Wych Lane	604 yd
Campus Snacks	Bridgemary School (The Kemnal Academies Trust), Wych Lane	604 yd
Tses Chinese Takeaway	49 Carisbrooke Road, Gosport	677 yd
Hoi'S Chinese Takeaway	184 Nobes Avenue, Gosport	755 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Carisbrooke Arms	The Carisbrooke Arms, 75 Carisbrooke Road		677 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Menjar	45 Carisbrooke Road, Gosport	677 yd
Reis	51 Carisbrooke Road, Gosport	677 yd
Rowner Grill	59 Carisbrooke Road, Gosport	677 yd
Bridgemary'S Finest	194 Nobes Avenue, Gosport	755 yd
Panku Fareham	Asda Stores Ltd, Speedfields Park	1,039 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	61 Carisbrooke Road, Gosport	677 yd
Wych Lane Premier	163 Wych Lane, Gosport	919 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda Stores Ltd, Speedfields Park	1,039 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brookers Field THE DRIVE	grass pitches	503 yd
Nobes Avenue NOBES AVENUE	grass pitches	655 yd
Bridgemary School WYCH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	723 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO13 0RU