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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.

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.