Cherry Close Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport
24 addresses across 1 postcode (PO13), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15622812.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 19).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Gosport costs £2,344 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alver Valley Country Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Solent View Medical Practice, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2024 | 4 PO13 9EW | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2021 | 4 PO13 9EW | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 3 PO13 9EW | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Aug 2012 | 5 PO13 9EW | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2008 | 3 PO13 9EW | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2007-2011 (9); 2007 onwards (8); 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gosport in 2026-27: Band D £2,344 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,563 | £1,823 | £2,084 | £2,344 | £2,865 | £3,386 | £3,907 | £4,689 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO13 9EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fareham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Portsmouth Harbour 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rowan Close Lee-on-the-Solent | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gilkicker Road Clayhall | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gosport Ferry Terminal | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Marine Parade Car Park | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 20.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 80.7 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Solent View Medical Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Damira Dental Studios LTD - Eclipse | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Gosport War Memorial Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Fareham Police Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Olympia Amusements | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alver Valley Country Park 172 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | Chark Lane Allotments 1.7 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 173 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A prehistoric round barrow, First World War practice trenches, and a Second World War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery on Browndown Ranges (North), a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A prehistoric round barrow, First World War practice trenches, and a Second World War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery on Browndown Ranges (North) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elmore Lake | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Lee on the Solent | Beach | 570 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The Wildgrounds | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Browndown Point | Beach | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Alder Moor | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Titchfield Haven | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 24 |
6 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gosport: see them on the Gosport page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 190 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 300 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alver Valley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Grange Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee On Solent Nursery PO13 9DY | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Lee-On-The-Solent Infant School PO13 9DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Club In The Hub PO13 9DY | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2019 |
| The Golden Kitchen Ltd PO13 9EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Lee On The Solent Bowling Club PO13 9PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Lee Hub PO13 9BZ | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Leeward House Bed And Breakfast PO13 9HP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Hopscotch Day Nursery PO13 9BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Lee On The Solent Sailing Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rowan Close (13); On or near Maple Close (7); On or near Cherry Close (6); On or near Martlet Close (6); On or near Harvard Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO13 9EW: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Elmore Road · Elmore Close · Maple Close · Larch Close · Cheyne Way · Spencer Drive · Rowan Close · Skipper Way · Francis Close · Sea Crest Road · Martlet Close · Elmore Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.