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About

Baffins is a residential ward located to the north of Portsmouth's city centre, centred around the large, open space of Baffins Pond. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, with a mix of property types from interwar semis to more modern developments. Tangier Road serves as a local commercial hub, providing essential shops and services for the community. The ward is characterised by its network of quiet, leafy streets and a strong sense of neighbourhood.

The area is defined by its significant green spaces, including the playing fields of Portsmouth Rugby Club and the adjacent King George V Playing Fields. These large recreational grounds host local sports and provide a counterpoint to the dense urban fabric of the city. The pond itself, with its population of waterfowl, is a focal point for dog walkers and families, offering a slice of nature within the suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Baffins has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Baffins is £56,295 per year. There are 6 schools in Baffins: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Baffins is home to around 15,019 people, with a population density of about 4,807 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Baffins Population
15,019
Population density
4,807 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.82(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.19(-33%)
Shoplifting
6.66(-17%)
Public order
4.99(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,295
88.49%
Other White
625
4.16%
African
191
1.27%
Other Asian
140
0.93%
Bangladeshi
116
0.77%
Total population: 15,024

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,264
26.86%
Level 3 (A level)
2,349
19.33%
No qualifications
2,137
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,871
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,306
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 12,154

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,263
36.81%
Owns outright
2,099
34.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
883
14.36%
Other social rented
380
6.18%
Social rents from council
308
5.01%
Total households: 6,148

Property prices in Baffins

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)189
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £338K

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Baffins area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baffins over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£635,000£478
Semi-Detached27£343,000£315
Terraced135£295,000£293
Flats23£168,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baffins

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baffins.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,500£129,750£254,250£210,000
2017£310,000£133,250£250,000£218,000
2018£428,000£140,750£270,188£227,500
2019£250,000£139,500£248,000£238,000
2020£375,000£147,500£287,498£237,500
2021£421,250£142,000£288,000£253,000
2022£540,000£175,000£337,000£285,000
2023£350,000£198,000£310,000£279,250
2024£310,000£159,200£343,000£271,000
2025£645,000£157,500£340,000£295,000
2026£665,000£190,000£355,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baffins.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baffins.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£196£245£212
2017£389£209£267£224
2018£385£242£272£232
2019£211£221£262£239
2020£305£237£259£238
2021£455£241£302£254
2022£397£264£324£297
2023£396£276£321£289
2024£410£264£331£284
2025£447£256£316£295
2026£552£289£351£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baffins.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Baffins in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Baffins

Is Baffins safe?

Baffins records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Baffins?

The median sale price in Baffins is £295,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Baffins?

Baffins has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Baffins?

Baffins scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Baffins sits around rank 13,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Baffins?

The average household income in Baffins is around £56,295 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Baffins?

Baffins is represented by 1 elected councillor: Abdul Kadir (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Baffins

PO36LE

Redcar Avenue

PO35DA

Copnor Road

PO36NB

Cobden Avenue

PO48UQ

Lapwing Road

PO36HX

Neville Road

PO36FY

East Shore Way

PO48PZ

Shore Avenue

PO36HY

Chilcote Road

PO36AN

Milton Road

PO36FF

Cotton Road

PO36GD

East Shore Way

PO36LG

Seaton Avenue

PO36JG

Tangier Road

PO35AX

Kendal Avenue

PO35FG

Manor Park Avenue

PO36PN

Stanley Avenue

PO48QN

Moorings Way

PO36BS

Langstone Road

PO36BW

St Marys Road

PO48YE

Revenge Close

PO36NF

Lynton Grove

PO36GY

Baffins

PO36EF

Hayling Avenue

PO36JL

Tangier Road

PO36LY

Chesterfield Road

PO36NR

Westover Road

PO35AH

Copnor Road

PO36LZ

Chesterfield Road

PO36BH

Hayling Avenue

PO36DU

Hayling Avenue

PO36DE

Lichfield Road

PO36FD

Kirpal Road

PO48XN

Wayfarer Close

PO36EN

Eastern Road

PO48TW

St James Place

PO36AR

Milton Road

PO36FU

Milton Road

PO48NF

Milebush Road

PO48UE

Skylark Court

PO48SE

Brasted Court

PO36PL

Stanley Avenue

PO48YW

Dunlin Close

PO36HN

Stride Avenue

PO48JZ

Moorings Way

PO36NL

Idsworth Road

PO48PF

Whitley Row

PO36EQ

Eastern Road

PO35BX

Copnor Road

PO36AE

Baffins Road

PO35AY

Moneyfield Lane

PO36AB

St Marys Road

PO36HH

Cedar Grove

PO36NU

Silchester Road

PO36BY

Kimbolton Road

PO36PQ

Tangier Road

PO35AL

Copnor Road

PO36DS

Andrew Close

PO36EH

Eastern Road

PO36LD

Salcombe Avenue

PO36HF

Jenkins Grove

PO36LB

Moneyfield Avenue

PO35AU

Mayhall Road

PO36RB

Baffins Road

PO36BA

Baffins Road

PO36DL

Tamworth Road

PO36BD

Baffins Road

PO36DH

Petworth Road

PO36NN

Idsworth Road

PO36QA

Tangier Road

PO35AQ

Copnor Road

PO35AJ

Copnor Road

PO36FJ

Cotton Road

PO36PZ

Tangier Road

PO48QH

Salterns Avenue

PO36LP

Folkestone Road

PO36NJ

Ripley Grove

PO48QW

Moorings Way

PO36FT

Joseph Court

PO35BQ

Station Road

PO48YA

Godwit Road

PO36BN

Baffins

PO48YQ

The Haven

PO48PE

Edenbridge Road

PO48YF

Godwit Road

PO36GZ

Governors Walk

PO36NE

Lynton Grove

PO36LU

Governors Walk

PO36NP

Westover Road

PO36FH

Kirpal Road

PO35BG

Station Road

PO48YB

Seagull Close

PO36ED

Hayling Avenue

PO36NG

Lynton Grove

PO36LA

Moneyfield Avenue

PO36JQ

Tangier Road

PO36LJ

Sidmouth Avenue

PO36GE

East Shore Way

PO36FX

Alderman Gardens

PO36DZ

Hayling Avenue

PO36HU

Tangier Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.