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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

PO48YG

Mariners Walk

PO36PP

Highgrove Road

PO48XH

Godwit Road

PO36LN

Eastbourne Road

PO36BQ

Baffins Road

PO36AQ

Baffins Road

PO36AX

Victor Road

PO36BP

Langstone Road

PO48YL

Moorings Way

PO36PW

Stanley Avenue

PO36JN

Tangier Road

PO35BH

Stapleton Road

PO36HD

Marina Grove

PO48XU

Sovereign Close

PO36AU

Douglas Road

PO36AH

Priorsdean Avenue

PO36JZ

Martin Road

PO36NH

Ripley Grove

PO36QB

Burrfields Road

PO36JU

Dover Road

PO36JH

Tangier Road

PO48QF

Plover Reach

PO36LW

Baffins

PO36HT

Maydman Square

PO36PS

Colebrook Avenue

PO48YR

Sanderling Road

PO36FR

Richard Court

PO36HE

Jenkins Grove

PO36EW

Eastern Road

PO48YN

Moorings Way

PO36DT

Hayling Avenue

PO36AP

Milton Road

PO48XW

Godwit Road

PO48PY

Warren Avenue

PO48NE

Longfield Close

PO36PD

Tangier Road

PO36DF

Lichfield Road

PO36JE

St Pirans Avenue

PO35BA

Keswick Avenue

PO48XX

Sovereign Drive

PO36EG

Eastern Road

PO48XJ

Mayflower Drive

PO48QJ

Salterns Avenue

PO36HQ

Ebery Grove

PO36DN

Walsall Road

PO36BZ

Kimbolton Road

PO35LZ

Burrfields Road

PO36LH

Teignmouth Road

PO48YS

Godwit Road

PO36FA

Beasant Close

PO36LR

Folkestone Road

PO35AN

Copnor Road

Data Sources

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