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About

Cosham North sits at the northern gateway to Portsmouth, bordered by the A3(M) and the main railway line. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. Its geography is defined by the gentle slopes of Portsdown Hill to the north, which provides a distinct backdrop. The local centre along Havant Road offers essential shops and services, catering to the immediate community.

The area is notable for its proximity to the historic fortifications of Portsdown Hill, with the ramparts of Fort Widley visible from many streets. This creates a direct link to the city's military heritage. Cosham North functions as a practical residential zone with good transport links into Portsmouth city centre and towards the M27, making it a commuter base. The open downland of the hill offers accessible green space for walking above the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Cosham North has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cosham North is £63,181 per year. There are 1 schools in Cosham North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cosham North is home to around 6,831 people, with a population density of about 3,022.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cosham North Population
6,831
Population density
3,022.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.4(-48%)
Public order
3.66(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.66(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.93(-76%)
Other theft
2.2(-61%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,093
89.17%
Other White
155
2.27%
Indian
124
1.81%
Other Asian
77
1.13%
Chinese
60
0.88%
Total population: 6,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,030
35.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,021
17.81%
No qualifications
869
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
510
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,733

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,443
51.46%
Owns with a mortgage
894
31.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
8.42%
Other social rented
136
4.85%
Other forms of private rent
42
1.5%
Total households: 2,804

Property prices in Cosham North

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Cosham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cosham North 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 Cosham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£205,000
Detached32£605,500
Semi-Detached27£377,500
Terraced4£306,250

10 years median price trend in Cosham North

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

All postcodes in Cosham North

PO61HS

Uplands Road

PO62BN

Courtmount Grove

PO62LT

Court Mead

PO63UG

Jura Close

PO62DH

St Matthews Road

PO62JS

East Cosham Road

PO61HU

Down End Road

PO61EJ

Portsdown Avenue

PO63NA

London Road

PO63ND

Boundary Way

PO61BG

Portsdown Hill Road

PO75AX

Oakhurst Gardens

PO61QR

Aldsworth Close

PO61EW

Sea View Road

PO62EB

Southdown Road

PO62BH

Courtmount Grove

PO62QZ

Havant Road

PO75BU

Thornton Close

PO62AW

Brecon Avenue

PO61HT

Down End Road

PO62BY

East Cosham Road

PO62HA

Lower Drayton Lane

PO63UD

Arran Close

PO62BP

East Cosham Road

PO61PA

Havant Road

PO62AX

Penrhyn Avenue

PO61DF

Farlington Avenue

PO62EL

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62LG

Court Lane

PO62JF

Havant Road

PO75AU

Oaklea Close

PO63UH

Kintyre Road

PO62DL

St Matthews Road

PO62DY

Colville Road

PO62DT

Widley Road

PO62AP

Penrhyn Avenue

PO62AU

Aberdare Avenue

PO62HL

Southbourne Avenue

PO62QY

Havant Road

PO61HL

Highlands Road

PO63LS

Portsdown Hill Road

PO63LL

Northern Road

PO62AG

Carmarthen Avenue

PO62JW

Burrill Avenue

PO62JE

Havant Road

PO62BF

Carmarthen Avenue

PO62AT

Aberdare Avenue

PO61BS

Drayton Lane

PO62AA

Havant Road

PO61EL

Portsdown Avenue

PO62JA

Havant Road

PO62EW

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62BX

East Cosham Road

PO62BL

Courtmount Grove

PO62AR

Merthyr Avenue

PO62DQ

Drayton and Farlington

PO63NB

London Road

PO62JL

Padwick Avenue

PO62DX

Colville Road

PO61HP

Dene Hollow

PO62DN

St Georges Road

PO61EE

Havant Road

PO62SD

Lindisfarne Close

PO75BT

Christchurch Gardens

PO62HJ

Lordington Close

PO62LD

St Colmans Avenue

PO62JN

Burrill Avenue

PO62RA

Havant Road

PO62JZ

Woolner Avenue

PO62DJ

St Matthews Road

PO62JU

Tregaron Avenue

PO75AZ

Meadow Edge

PO62HB

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61HR

Uplands Road

PO63UE

Orkney Road

PO62JJ

St Colmans Avenue

PO75BA

Greenlea Close

PO62AQ

Carmarthen Avenue

PO62ED

Southdown Road

PO62BJ

Courtmount Grove

PO61EH

Portsdown Avenue

PO62DD

Park Lane

PO62AJ

Penarth Avenue

PO62BE

Chalkridge Road

PO62BS

East Cosham Road

PO63UQ

Shetland Close

PO62NX

East Court

PO61BE

Portsdown Hill Road

PO62EH

Havant Road

PO62JP

Bernard Avenue

PO62DE

Havant Road

PO62JH

Walberton Avenue

PO62SB

Lindisfarne Close

PO62BT

East Cosham Road

PO62EA

Burrill Avenue

PO62DR

St Johns Road

PO61HJ

Solent Road

PO62DS

Widley Road

PO62JG

Havant Road

PO62AS

Merthyr Avenue

Data Sources

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