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About

Baffins is a residential ward located in the northeast of Portsmouth, bordered by Milton to the west and Langstone Harbour to the east. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Baffins Pond, a local nature reserve, serves as a focal point for the community, offering green space and walking paths. The ward also includes Tangier Road, which features local shops, schools, and amenities catering to everyday needs.

Transport links in Baffins include regular bus services connecting it to Portsmouth city centre and surrounding areas. The ward is close to the Eastern Road, providing easy access to the A27 and beyond. Baffins has a strong community presence, with events often held at the Baffins Community Centre. The area’s proximity to Langstone Harbour adds a coastal element, with views across the water toward Hayling Island.

Area overview

On average Baffins has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 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 of residents in Baffins is £44,857 per year. There are 6 schools in Baffins: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 191 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Baffins area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 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
Detached3£310,000
Flats29£172,000
Semi-Detached23£352,000
Terraced136£295,000

10 years median price trend in Baffins

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.