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About

Cosham is a residential and commercial area located in the northern part of Portsmouth, Hampshire. It serves as a key transport hub, with Cosham railway station providing connections to Portsmouth city centre and beyond. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern developments, catering to a range of residents.

The ward includes Cosham High Street, which offers a variety of shops, supermarkets, and local businesses. Nearby, Queen Alexandra Hospital provides healthcare services to the wider region. Green spaces like King George V Playing Fields offer recreational opportunities, while the nearby Portsdown Hill provides scenic views over Portsmouth and the Solent.

Area overview

On average Cosham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cosham is £45,106 per year. There are 7 schools in Cosham: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cosham Population
14,444
Population density
3,175.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,186
84.36%
Other White
513
3.55%
Indian
407
2.82%
Other Asian
346
2.4%
African
180
1.25%
Total population: 14,445

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,796
30.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,788
30.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
825
14.08%
Social rents from council
815
13.91%
Other social rented
439
7.49%
Total households: 5,859

Property prices in Cosham

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Cosham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,200 up to £756,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cosham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£590,000
Flats30£155,000
Semi-Detached24£350,000
Terraced62£324,000

10 years median price trend in Cosham

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

All postcodes in Cosham

PO62PL

Hilary Avenue

PO62QA

Havant Road

PO62UG

Chatsworth Avenue

PO63HP

Brighstone Road

PO63LD

Wymering

PO62AZ

Tudor Crescent

PO62PD

Knowsley Road

PO62QW

Dorking Crescent

PO62SA

Dovercourt Road

PO62UP

Chatsworth Avenue

PO63ER

Cosham South

PO63ET

Northern Road

PO63JZ

Maidstone Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.