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About

Cosham South is a residential district situated at the northern gateway to Portsea Island. The area is defined by its proximity to the A3(M) and A27 interchange, a major transport node for the region. Housing primarily consists of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern infill developments. Local shopping needs are served by the precincts along Northern Road and the larger centre in neighbouring Cosham proper.

The area is characterised by its practical layout and several green spaces, including the King George V playing fields. A notable local landmark is the red brick Cosham railway station building, which dates from the 1920s. The district functions as a commuter base, with straightforward road and rail links into Portsmouth city centre and towards the M27 corridor.

Area overview

On average Cosham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cosham South is £65,780 per year. There are 5 schools in Cosham South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cosham South is home to around 8,328 people, with a population density of about 5,577.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cosham South Population
8,328
Population density
5,577.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.86(-12%)
Shoplifting
20.77(+160%)
Public order
7.8(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.2(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,317
87.85%
Other White
271
3.25%
Indian
159
1.91%
Bangladeshi
146
1.75%
Other Asian
85
1.02%
Total population: 8,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,003
30.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,403
21.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
997
15.02%
No qualifications
962
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,637

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,327
40.88%
Owns outright
1,143
35.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
12.38%
Social rents from council
162
4.99%
Other social rented
114
3.51%
Total households: 3,246

Property prices in Cosham South

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 in Cosham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,200 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cosham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£364,000
Terraced41£328,000
Flats13£180,000
Detached2£419,000

10 years median price trend in Cosham South

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

All postcodes in Cosham South

PO62LR

Court Lane

PO62RY

Wembley Grove

PO62LZ

Dysart Avenue

PO62PZ

Rosebery Avenue

PO62HD

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62RZ

Dovercourt Road

PO61SR

Walton Road

PO61PR

Grove Road

PO62EG

Regal Close

PO62JY

Lendorber Avenue

PO62NJ

Old Manor Way

PO62NL

Old Manor Way

PO62UQ

Chatsworth Avenue

PO62PY

Rosebery Avenue

PO62NZ

Hirst Road

PO63ES

London Road

PO63EJ

High Street

PO61QY

Central Road

PO62QP

Widley Court Drive

PO62EF

Regal Close

PO62QJ

Magdala Road

PO62ND

Tregaron Avenue

PO62TJ

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62NU

Langdale Avenue

PO61TQ

Walton Road

PO62LA

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61PY

Station Road

PO62EQ

Regal Close

PO62NT

Pangbourne Avenue

PO62TN

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62QT

The Close

PO62SU

Elgin Road

PO61TH

Walton Road

PO62NH

Old Manor Way

PO62NB

Braemar Avenue

PO63DF

Albert Road

PO63EB

Spur Road

PO62PS

Beaconsfield Avenue

PO62NY

Orsted Drive

PO62LW

Court Lane

PO62QR

Glenleigh Avenue

PO62NE

Tregaron Avenue

PO62LL

Court Lane

PO61TA

Walton Road

PO62QQ

Magdala Road

PO62PH

Park Grove

PO62LB

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62SX

Edgerly Gardens

PO62QB

Magdala Road

PO62RS

Highbury Grove

PO63EH

High Street

PO62LX

Mansvid Avenue

PO62HS

Invergordon Avenue

PO62NN

Old Manor Way

PO62TS

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62LF

Merz Close

PO63DA

High Street

PO62UJ

Chatsworth Avenue

PO62UG

Chatsworth Avenue

PO62QX

Mulberry Avenue

PO62UP

Chatsworth Avenue

PO62HP

Manor Crescent

PO62UN

Chatsworth Avenue

PO62RX

Highbury Grove

PO62RP

Highbury Grove

PO62QL

Dorking Crescent

PO62PP

Hilary Avenue

PO62QH

Magdala Road

PO61RF

Stroudley Avenue

PO62HE

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61TU

Walton Road

PO62NS

Kinross Crescent

PO63DG

Dean Road

PO61TF

Walton Road

PO62RJ

Highbury Grove

PO62PL

Salisbury Road

PO62LE

Faraday Road

PO62NP

Kinross Crescent

PO62RN

Highbury Grove

PO62UH

Chatsworth Avenue

PO63EF

Mallow Close

PO62DF

Dorking Crescent

PO61TW

Walton Road

PO62TW

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62PJ

Knowsley Crescent

PO62TX

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62TL

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62SP

The Old Road

PO62RR

Highbury Grove

PO62LS

Franklin Close

PO61TY

Railway Triangle

PO62BW

Tudor Crescent

PO62NR

Kinross Crescent

PO62TG

Windsor Road

PO62NQ

Tesla Drive

PO62UL

Chatsworth Avenue

PO61TD

Eastern Road

PO62PF

Knowsley Road

PO62RH

Highbury Way

PO62DB

Old College Walk

Data Sources

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