{"id":2710,"date":"2021-09-05T16:36:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T16:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2021-09-05T17:20:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T17:20:11","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-gosport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-gosport\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s it like to live in Gosport?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located in the south east county of Hampshire,\nGosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval\nheritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as boasting its own local charm, history, and customs, Gosport\nalso benefits from being a stone\u2019s throw from Portsmouth<\/a> and its many amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know?<\/strong> The town’s original name was Goseport<\/em>. Historians believe that it derives from the word \u2018goose\u2019. Another theory also suggests the name comes from the term \u2018God\u2019s Port\u2019.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

With fresh sea air, a mix of attractive housing options,\nleisure facilities and easy access to many of southern England\u2019s major\ndestinations, Gosport is becoming an increasingly popular destination for young\ncouples, growing families, and retirees alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property prices are also very competitive too.\nGosport had an average property price of \u00a3239,238 over the last year compared\nto \u00a3386,613 overall in Hampshire and \u00a3461,020 in the South East. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what is it actually like\nto live in Gosport? <\/strong>Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport links <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Gosport no longer has its own active railway station (it is now\na stunning Grade II Listed landmark), it is a well-connected town with three nearby\nrailway stations all within easy reach: Portsmouth Harbour<\/a>, Portsmouth & Southsea<\/a> and Fratton<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portsmouth Harbour and Portsmouth & Southsea stations run regular\nservices to Southampton, London Waterloo (which takes around an hour and a\nhalf), Brighton, Winchester, Haslemere, and Cardiff. Fratton station also\noffers reliable services to Littlehampton, Southampton Central, and London\nWaterloo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re travelling by bus, you\u2019re in luck because Gosport boasts an extensive network<\/a> that serves the entire region\nas well as Portsmouth and nearby destinations including Fareham, Southsea, and\nLee-On-The-Solent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those travelling or commuting via motor vehicle, Gosport offers\naccess to a wealth of major routes, with the A3 and M27 both on the doorstep. Southampton Airport<\/a> (in Eastleigh) is only 40 minutes away too and offers a range of\ndomestic and international flight options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools and education <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gosport is home to a good choice of primary and secondary schools as\nwell as settings offering suitable SEND (special educational\nneeds & disabilities) provision<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 31 primary schools<\/a> within the region\u2019s wider\ncatchment area, 5 of which have been rated \u2018outstanding\u2019 by Ofsted and 21\n\u2018good\u2019. Outstanding options include Alverstoke Community Infant School, Gomer\nInfant School and Crofton Hammond Infant and Junior Schools which are based in\nnearby Fareham. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have bigger kids taking that next bold step up, there are six secondary school\nsettings<\/a>\nin Gosport, including Crofton School and Bayhouse School, which boasts a 96%\npupil success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those looking into further and higher education options, the\nnearby St Vincent College<\/a> is a vibrant modern campus offering\nacademic qualifications and vocational courses. A little further afield, Portsmouth College<\/a> is also incredibly popular and offers\na wide range of dynamic courses as well as modern apprenticeships. The University of Portsmouth<\/a>, University of Southampton<\/a> and Solent\nUniversity<\/a>\nare all within easy reach too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and let\u2019s not forget those tiny tots: Gosport is also home to plenty of accredited\nday nurseries and playgroups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leisure and amenities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether in search of everyday essentials, rare vintage items, or a\ngood old fix of high street retail therapy with coffee or lunch to boot,\nGosport delivers the goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gosport\u2019s inviting town centre plays host to a choice of established\nhigh street retail brands as well as vinyl shops, coffee houses, and a bustling\nmarket<\/a> that\u2019s open every Tuesday and\nSaturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nearby Royal Clarence Yard &\nMarina<\/a>\nis a beautiful waterside spot filled with local art galleries, health &\nwellbeing outlets, and modern restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the big weekly shop, Gosport isn\u2019t short of choice either. In\nfact, there\u2019s a Morrison\u2019s, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Iceland all within\nwalking or easy driving distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like to get active and work up a sweat, Gosport Leisure Centre<\/a> is equipped with two swimming\npools, an indoor fitness & cycling studio, outdoor sports pitches, a sports\nhall, a sauna and steam room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as an abundance of picturesque coastal walks and nature\nreserves on the doorstep, Gosport is home to two parks and accessible to the scenic\nshingle beach at Lee-On-The-Solent<\/a>. Perfect for outdoors types,\nrunners, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts or families looking for a taste of\nthe great outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and as the ferry<\/a> to the Isle of Wight is just\ndown the road, you can also take day trips and experience everything this\niconic island has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s on? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a vibrant place with a community vibe, you\u2019ll see local fetes,\ndisplays, gatherings, and charity events popping up all over town throughout\nthe year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most popular annual event in the local area is the Gosport Waterfront\nFestival<\/a>\n\u2013 a favourite among foodies, music fans and art lovers \u2013 which attracts\nvisitors in their droves every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to eating and drinking, Gosport has got it going on.\nThere are a host of top-notch eateries and great local pubs<\/a> dotted around the local area. Arty\u2019s<\/a>, Scott\u2019s Plaice<\/a>, New Bengal<\/a>, and The Four-Ale Taproom<\/a> are all popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some other must-see attractions and landmarks in and around Gosport:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n