Gosport
§ This page gives an overview of the Gosport local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Gosport occupies a peninsula along the western shore of Portsmouth Harbour, offering a strong maritime character. The town’s historic waterfront includes museums, marinas, and the submarine heritage centre, while Stokes Bay provides beaches and views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Canals, historic fortifications, and harbourside walks mark the district, which is almost entirely coastal in feel. Gosport’s geography is shaped by its waterfront, naval history, and views over busy harbour waters.
Gosport Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Gosport local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Gosport can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Gosport.
Key Facts about Gosport
What region is Gosport in? Gosport is in the South East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Gosport in? Gosport is located in the county of Hampshire.
Is Gosport a city? No, Gosport is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Gosport? The local authority for this district is: Gosport Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hampshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hampshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Gosport Borough Council 🔗 gosport.gov.uk
Which police force covers Gosport? Policing in Gosport is provided by Hampshire Constabulary 🔗 hampshire.police.uk, which serves 14 local authority districts: Basingstoke and Deane ⁞ East Hampshire ⁞ Eastleigh ⁞ Fareham ⁞ Gosport ⁞ Hart ⁞ Havant ⁞ Isle of Wight ⁞ New Forest ⁞ Portsmouth ⁞ Rushmoor ⁞ Southampton ⁞ Test Valley ⁞ Winchester.
Constituencies in Gosport
Gosport is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Gosport
Gosport is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alverstoke
- Anglesey
- Bridgemary
- Brockhurst & Privett
- Elson
- Forton
- Grange & Alver Valley
- Harbourside & Town
- Hardway
- Lee East
- Lee West
- Leesland & Newtown
- Peel Common
- Rowner & Holbrook
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Gosport
Gosport is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Gosport
Below is a list of post towns in Gosport, grouped by postcode area:
- PO ▸ Gosport (PO12 / PO13) ⁞ Lee-on-the-Solent (PO12 / PO13)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Gosport
Gosport covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Fareham *
- Gosport *
- Lee-on-the-Solent *
- Peel Common *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Gosport.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Gosport compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Gosport compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Gosport has 14 electoral wards.
Gosport has a population of 82,921 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Gosport
This chart shows the population trend for Gosport from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Gosport can be found on the ONS statistics for Gosport.