Area guide · Gosport

Living in Gosport

A snapshot of life in Gosport, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Gosport is a town in Gosport, South East with a population of 70,120. The average house price is £249,661 and the overall crime rate is 74.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Gosport ranks

Population

70,120

Avg House Price

£249,661

Crime Rate

74.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

467 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,770

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Gosport's detached homes (£437,331) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£151,697).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Gosport prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£194,826 → £249,661).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£437,331	£402,500	86
Semi-Detached	£303,935	£295,000	216
Terraced	£240,483	£235,000	440
Flat	£151,697	£145,000	239

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Gosport is 74.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Gosport: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	26
Primary	23
Secondary	3
% Top two bands	83.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Alver Valley Junior School	Primary	Good
Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School	Primary	Good
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School	Primary	Good
Bedenham Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Bridgemary School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Brockhurst Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Elson Infant School	Primary	Good
Elson Junior School	Primary	Good
Gomer Infant School	Primary	No rating available
Grange Infant School	Primary	Good
Grange Junior School	Primary	Good
Haselworth Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Holbrook Primary School	Primary	No rating available
King's Academy Bay House	Secondary	No rating available
King's Academy Brune Park	Secondary	Inadequate
King's Academy Gomer	Primary	Good
King's Academy Rowner	Primary	Good
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School	Primary	Good
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School	Primary	Good
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good
Peel Common Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Rowner Infant School	Primary	Good
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodcot Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Gosport averages 467 Mbps — 367% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Gosport homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	65%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,036

Demographics & Economy

Population	70,120
Median Age	45
Median Household Income	£31,770
Employment Rate	57.3%
Owner Occupied	63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Gosport?

The average house price in Gosport is £249,661 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Gosport?

The most affordable entry point in Gosport is a flat, with an average price of £151,697.

Is Gosport a safe place to live?

Gosport has a recorded crime rate of 74.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Gosport?

Gosport has 26 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Gosport?

Average broadband download speeds in Gosport are around 467 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.6% of premises.

How big is Gosport?

Gosport is a settlement in Gosport with a population of approximately 70,120.

Most compared with

How does Gosport stack up against its neighbours?

Bembridge

Gosport

House price: £422,990 · £249,661
Crime rate: 76 · 74.4
Distance: 8.6 mi

Bishop's Waltham

Gosport

House price: £343,737 · £249,661
Crime rate: 55.2 · 74.4
Distance: 10.9 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Gosport

House price: £436,368 · £249,661
Crime rate: 54.4 · 74.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Botley

Gosport

House price: £430,994 · £249,661
Crime rate: 54.7 · 74.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Bursledon

Gosport

House price: £382,717 · £249,661
Crime rate: 54.7 · 74.4
Distance: 9.3 mi

Cowes

Gosport

House price: £335,058 · £249,661
Crime rate: 75.7 · 74.4
Distance: 7.5 mi

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