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Takeaways| Council | Gosport |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East suburb 14% above the national average. |
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The average house price in Forton is £209,105, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Forton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£209,105
£452,857
£161,224
£264,885
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Is Forton a nice place to live?
Forton is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Forton?
Forton has a high crime rate for a South East suburb, with around 85 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 14% above the national average, and 32% above the Hampshire average.
What are the best schools in Forton?
Forton has 25 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Gomer Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Forton?
The majority of residents in Forton identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is No religion (54%).