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Central Southsea

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Central Southsea ward lies directly south of Portsmouth's city centre, bounded by the railway line to the north and the seafront to the south. Its street grid is characterised by terraced housing, ranging from larger Victorian villas to more compact rows, which form the primary residential fabric. The area includes Palmerston Road as a central shopping street, running perpendicular to the coast, and is served by several local parks and green spaces like the Canoe Lake and Southsea Common.

The ward's defining boundary is its extensive coastline along the Solent. The shingle and grass expanse of Southsea Common separates the residential streets from the pebble beach, promenade, and historic Clarence Pier. A distinctive feature is the cluster of former military fortifications, including the circular Southsea Castle dating from the Tudor period, which sits directly on the point overlooking the sea approaches to the harbour.

Area overview

On average Central Southsea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Southsea is £55,632 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Southsea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Southsea is home to around 15,987 people, with a population density of about 15,524.4 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Southsea Population

15,987

Population density

15,524.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.09(+5%)

Shoplifting

13.45(+68%)

Other theft

8.38(+50%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.94(-31%)

Public order

7.32(+20%)

South East average

Demographics

British

11,380

71.18%

Other White

1,582

9.89%

Bangladeshi

574

3.59%

African

465

2.91%

Other Asian

275

1.72%

Total population: 15,988

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,806

35.09%

Level 3 (A level)

4,294

31.35%

No qualifications

1,515

11.06%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,401

10.23%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

900

6.57%

Total 16+ residents: 13,697

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,665

42.02%

Owns with a mortgage

1,630

25.7%

Owns outright

1,378

21.73%

Other social rented

349

5.5%

Other forms of private rent

192

3.03%

Total households: 6,342

Property prices in Central Southsea

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Central Southsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Central Southsea over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	25	£145,000	£58,400	£118,000	£168,000	£196,600
Semi-Detached	8	£442,500	£289,050	£415,000	£547,500	£738,750
Terraced	176	£270,000	£198,871	£236,875	£323,950	£412,500

10 years median price trend in Central Southsea

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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