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Cosham North

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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

PO61HX

Down End

PO61DE

Farlington Avenue

PO62HH

Racton Avenue

PO61HE

Drayton Lane

PO63LT

Skye Close

PO62BU

East Cosham Road

PO62JR

Lodge Avenue

PO62DU

Widley Road

PO62LN

Court Lane

PO63FN

Dame Judith Way

PO62JD

Havant Road

PO61BB

Hilltop Crescent

PO63LZ

New Down Lane

PO62LQ

Court Lane

PO62DZ

Burrill Avenue

PO62JT

Carshalton Avenue

PO62HN

Southbourne Avenue

PO62JX

Tregaron Avenue

PO61BD

Hilltop Crescent

PO62BG

Cranborne Road

PO62QS

Park Lane

PO62AH

Havant Road

PO61BU

Drayton Lane

PO62JB

Havant Road

PO63LR

Dellcrest Path

PO75AY

Dell Close

PO61DA

Havant Road

PO62HZ

Havant Road

PO62RD

Lindisfarne Close

PO63ET

London Road

PO63UF

Islay Gardens

PO61HZ

Augustine Road

PO62JQ

Havant Road

PO61HN

St Hellens Road

PO62AN

Brecon Avenue

PO62AL

Lampeter Avenue

PO62QA

Havant Road

PO62NG

Gofton Avenue

PO62DP

St Johns Road

PO61EN

Sea View Road

PO62EJ

Manor Mews

PO62LU

Court Close

PO61HY

Augustine Road

PO62BQ

Cranborne Road

PO62QU

Mulberry Lane

PO61HG

Drayton Lane

PO61HH

Solent Road

Data Sources

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