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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 56 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
56
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
29.42(-7%)
Shoplifting
22.21(+177%)
Public order
7.68(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.8(-25%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Cosham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,200 up to £520,000.

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
Detached3£420,000
Flats13£182,000
Semi-Detached17£375,000
Terraced50£331,000

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

PO61SR

Walton Road

PO62RL

Highbury Grove

PO62TS

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62LA

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62QR

Glenleigh Avenue

PO62TL

Hawthorn Crescent

PO62QL

Dorking Crescent

PO62EF

Regal Close

PO62NF

Merz Close

PO62PH

Park Grove

PO62PY

Rosebery Avenue

PO62QH

Magdala Road

PO62LS

Franklin Close

PO62NY

Orsted Drive

PO62SY

Jasmond Road

PO62DA

Tudor Crescent

PO62RT

Highbury Grove

PO63EF

Mallow Close

PO62HE

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62EG

Regal Close

PO62NU

Langdale Avenue

PO62RP

Highbury Grove

PO62RU

Highbury Grove

PO62ST

Pitreavie Road

PO61TU

Walton Road

PO62LP

Court Lane

PO62RH

Highbury Way

PO62RX

Highbury Grove

PO62RR

Highbury Grove

PO62RW

Highbury Grove

PO62QQ

Magdala Road

PO62RZ

Dovercourt Road

PO62LH

Court Lane

PO61PR

Grove Road

PO62PL

Salisbury Road

PO62UG

Chatsworth Avenue

PO62PD

Knowsley Road

PO62UP

Chatsworth Avenue

PO61RF

Stroudley Avenue

PO62AZ

Tudor Crescent

PO63ER

Northern Road

Data Sources

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