Frobisher Close is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO13 8EG is located in the Grange & Alver Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frobisher Close, Gosport, PO13 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO13 8EH, PO13 8EE, PO13 8EF, PO13 8EJ, PO13 8ED, PO13 8EB, PO13 9UU, PO13 8DP, PO13 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO13 8EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 32.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 18.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 44.3% | 40.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 44.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 19.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.7% | 10.9% | -15.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 20.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 24.3% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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% | 91.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 91.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Close was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Grange & Alver Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frobisher Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Grange & Alver Valley and the 88th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jade Court Frobisher Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-08-31 | £201,054 |
| 11 Jade Court Frobisher Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-03-02 | £213,547 |
| 8 Jade Court Frobisher Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-05-20 | £192,982 |
| 4 Jade Court Frobisher Close, Gosport, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-04-04 | £214,920 |
| 4 Jade Court Frobisher Close, Gosport, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-02-25 | £201,483 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Junior School Grange Junior School, Franklin Road , Rowner PO13 9TS | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant School Franklin Road , Rowner PO13 9TS | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alver Valley Junior School 21 Falcon Meadows Way , Rowner PO13 8AA | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School 21 Falcon Meadows Way , Rowner PO13 8AA | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowner Infant School Copse Lane , Rowner PO13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,339 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 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,994 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 | 2,994 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tj'S Club | Alver Valley Infant School And Nursery, 21 Falcon Meadows Way | 418 yd | |
| Subway (Rey Sub Ltd) | 4 Alver Village Square, Grange Road | 498 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 Alver Village Square, Grange Road | 520 yd | |
| Alver Valley Gardeners Kitchen | Alver Valley Garden Centre, Barrington Close | 607 yd | |
| The Rolling Scones Cafe Ltd | 19 Rowner Road, Gosport | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowner Bowling Club | Rowner Bowling Club, Rowner Lane | 659 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 21 Rowner Road, Gosport | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H And D Fish And Chips | 79 St Nicholas Avenue, Gosport | 311 yd | |
| Maggie'S Kitchen | 77 St Nicholas Avenue, Gosport | 311 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 1 Alver Village Square, Grange Road | 570 yd | |
| Wings Garden | 2 Carless Close, Gosport | 763 yd | |
| Sultan Grill | 17 Rowner Road, Gosport | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Alver Village Square, Grange Road | 570 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Carless Close, Gosport | 763 yd | |
| Spar | 5 - 7 Rowner Road, Gosport | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howe Road RAVEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Alver Valley Schools FALCON MEADOWS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| The Rowner Sports Park (Closed) Nimrod Drive | artificial grass pitch | 454 yd |
| Grange Junior School FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Grange Lane ROWNER LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Rowner Cricket Club ROWNER ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Hms Sultan (East Site) MILITARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| Hms Sultan (West Site) MILITARY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.