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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% 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 4,807.0 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

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Baffins area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Baffins 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 Baffins over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced129£295,000
Detached5£665,000
Flats33£155,000
Semi-Detached27£340,000

10 years median price trend in Baffins

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

All postcodes in Baffins

PO36AT

Dudley Road

PO35HH

Burrfields Road

PO36PJ

Algiers Road

PO36AZ

Bowler Avenue

PO36DD

Lichfield Road

PO36FN

Baffins Road

PO36EE

Hayling Avenue

PO48UG

Siskin Road

PO48YJ

Moorings Way

PO36NA

Cobden Avenue

PO36AL

Milton Road

PO36BG

Baffins Road

PO48YP

Whimbrel Close

PO36BU

Langstone Road

PO36BX

Langstone Road

PO36HZ

Whitecliffe Avenue

PO36JT

Dover Road

PO36GA

Hayling Avenue

PO36HB

Myrtle Grove

PO36BL

Whitcombe Gardens

PO36HJ

Cedar Grove

PO36AY

Bowler Avenue

PO36BT

Langstone Road

PO36JF

Kendal Avenue

PO36FZ

Lacey Road

PO36FP

James Road

PO48XL

Godwit Road

PO35BZ

Copnor Road

PO48QP

Moorings Way

PO48SW

Chevening Court

PO36HG

Ebery Grove

PO36FE

Cotton Road

PO36AA

Andrew Close

PO36BB

St Marys Road

PO48XR

Godwit Road

PO36HP

Baffins

PO48QD

Curlew Path

PO36JX

Dover Road

PO48SN

Riverhead Close

PO36NT

Northover Road

PO36HL

Stride Avenue

PO35AP

Copnor Road

PO48XZ

Schooner Way

PO36EJ

Eastern Road

PO36NS

Westover Road

PO36EZ

Lakeside Avenue

PO35JJ

Burrfields Road

PO48NB

Shore Avenue

PO35AR

Seafield Road

PO36PR

Highgrove Road

PO36DX

Hayling Avenue

PO48YD

Godwit Road

PO35BE

Collis Road

PO35BB

Coniston Avenue

PO36JY

Dover Road

PO36DG

Romsey Avenue

PO36ND

Lynton Grove

PO36HW

Stride Avenue

PO48XY

Godwit Road

PO48XP

Atalanta Close

PO36EY

Ascot Road

PO36FQ

Poplar Walk

PO36PH

Algiers Road

PO48PP

Warren Avenue

PO36DA

Kimbolton Road

PO48PB

Redwing Court

PO36FB

Wells Close

PO48QG

Tern Walk

PO48QQ

Warren Avenue

PO36LT

Governors Walk

PO35AT

Tokio Road

PO36FL

Cotton Road

PO35FR

Manor Park Avenue

PO36JA

Whitecliffe Avenue

PO36GX

Baffins

PO36LL

Paignton Avenue

PO48SF

Oxted Court

PO36FG

Cotton Road

PO48YH

Moorings Way

PO48QL

Eastern Avenue

PO36GH

St Pirans Avenue

PO36PB

Tangier Road

PO36HA

Wallisdean Avenue

PO36EX

Sunningdale Road

PO36HS

Sunningdale Road

PO36EB

Hayling Avenue

PO36ES

Eastern Road

PO36EA

Hayling Avenue

PO36DJ

Cheslyn Road

PO35BD

Manor Park Avenue

PO35AS

Highgate Road

PO36FW

William Court

PO36AJ

Milton Road

PO48UF

Reedling Drive

PO36BE

Baffins Road

PO36PG

Tangier Road

PO36JB

Chasewater Avenue

PO36JD

Chasewater Avenue

PO36GG

Baffins

PO36DY

Hayling Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.