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Alexandra Park

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About

Alexandra Park is a residential neighbourhood situated in the south of Portsmouth. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later infill developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid pattern, with the park itself providing a central green space. The district is served by several local shops and amenities along its main roads, catering to the daily needs of residents.

The park, from which the area takes its name, is a key feature with formal gardens, tennis courts, and a children's play area. The surrounding streets are predominantly residential, creating a quiet environment. A notable local landmark is the former Portsea Island Gas Company offices, a distinctive red brick building on Victoria Road North that reflects the area's historical development.

Area overview

On average Alexandra Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year. There are 1 schools in Alexandra Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alexandra Park is home to around 7,873 people, with a population density of about 9,996.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alexandra Park Population
7,873
Population density
9,996.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.61(-3%)
Public order
5.72(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.59(-52%)
Vehicle crime
3.94(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,164
78.3%
Other White
590
7.49%
African
196
2.49%
Bangladeshi
192
2.44%
Other Asian
167
2.12%
Total population: 7,872

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,826
28.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,194
18.84%
No qualifications
1,168
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
915
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
632
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 6,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,124
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
969
29.75%
Owns outright
886
27.2%
Other social rented
145
4.45%
Other forms of private rent
76
2.33%
Total households: 3,257

Property prices in Alexandra Park

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Alexandra Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,800 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alexandra Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alexandra Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£410,000
Flats17£135,000
Semi-Detached11£355,000
Terraced52£300,000

10 years median price trend in Alexandra Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra Park.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.