Gosport
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Gosport in Hampshire is a historic naval town on the south coast, offering views across Portsmouth Harbour. Attractions include the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, and marinas for sailing enthusiasts. Beaches, coastal walks, and easy ferry access to Portsmouth make it popular for leisure and commuting.
Wards in Gosport
Gosport is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alverstoke
- Anglesey
- Bridgemary
- Brockhurst & Privett
- Elson
- Forton
- Grange & Alver Valley
- Harbourside & Town
- Hardway
- Hill Head
- Lee East
- Lee West
- Leesland & Newtown
- Peel Common
- Rowner & Holbrook
- Stubbington
Gosport is a constituency that covers these wards in Fareham / Gosport.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,683 | 19.30% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,144 | 7.38% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,175 | 11.54% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,612 | 17.16% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,422 | 21.10% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,771 | 23.52% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 89,305 | 92.76% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,231 | 2.32% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| African | 474 | 0.49% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 455 | 0.47% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 449 | 0.47% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 442 | 0.46% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 421 | 0.44% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 411 | 0.43% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 390 | 0.41% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 384 | 0.40% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 353 | 0.37% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 342 | 0.36% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 212 | 0.22% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 147 | 0.15% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 99 | 0.10% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 56 | 0.06% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 47 | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 30 | 0.03% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 25 | 0.03% | 1.57% | 2.66% |