Postcode report
Is PO12 3SN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PO12 3SN: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO12 3SN is a postcode in Forton, Gosport, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO12 3SN, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO12 3SN are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO12 3SN is based on Gosport 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,179 residents, 3,070 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near PO12 3SN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £221k from 132 rolling sales, down 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO12 3SN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO12 3SN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO12 3SN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO12 3SN
Is PO12 3SN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO12 3SN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO12 3SN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO12 3SN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PO12 3SN?
LocaleIQ matched PO12 3SN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO12 3SN?
The latest median sold price is £221k based on 132 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO12 3SN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.