Hewitt Close Gosport
8 addresses across 1 postcode (PO12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15622718.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Portsmouth Harbour, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Willow Group, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 134 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 B (62% of about 610 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Forton Road, Gosport: up to 31 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Wheeler Close, Gosport: up to 5 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO12 4SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Portsmouth Harbour 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Portsmouth and Southsea 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Portchester 367,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Avery Lane Brockhurst | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gosport Interchange | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gosport Ferry Terminal | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | North Cross Street No 2 Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 77.5 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Willow Group | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brockhurst Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gosport Smile Clinic | 350 m |
| Hospital | Gosport War Memorial Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire Constabulary | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Gosport Forton Road 268, Gosport Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2,900 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Camden Allotments 3.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fort Brockhurst, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Brockhurst | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Earthwork defences at Priddy's Hard | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| A length of the Gosport Lines west of Weevil Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Clayhall Royal Naval Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| The Royal Hospital, Haslar | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camber Basin | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Burrow Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Alder Moor | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Rectory Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Oakdene Woods | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Cockle Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elson Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Elson Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Brune Park | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haselworth Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Alver Valley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockhurst Primary School PO12 4SL | School/college/university | 40 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Gateway Brockhurst Avery Pre-School PO12 4SL | School/college/university | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Sandiego Corner Store PO12 4QT | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| The New Inn PO12 4QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ocean King Fish Bar PO12 3HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Market House Tavern PO12 3HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Premier PO12 4EE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Palmyra News PO12 4EE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Antalya Grill PO12 4EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Thevas PO12 4EE | Retailers - other | 330 m | Unknown | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Istanbul Grill PO12 3HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Golden Star PO12 3HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Spar PO12 4QT | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Crispy Cod PO12 4QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Brooklands Care Ltd PO12 3DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Durley Road (23); On or near Beryton Road (16); On or near Beryton Close (14); On or near Lee Road (12); On or near Behrendt Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- PO12 4SS: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Graham Road · Beryton Close · Behrendt Close · Beryton Road · Shalbourne Road · Vale Grove · Rothesay Road · Dukes Road · Lee Road · Durley Road · Varos Close · St Luke's Road
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.