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Eastney and Craneswater

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About

Eastney and Craneswater is a coastal residential ward in southeast Portsmouth, containing the distinct neighbourhoods of Eastney and Southsea. The area is defined by its shoreline along Langstone Harbour and the Solent. Eastney is home to the historic Eastney Pumping Station and the Royal Marines Museum, situated near the harbour's entrance. The residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern developments.

The ward includes the popular Eastney Beach and the expansive grassland of Eastney Common, which provides open space along the coast. Craneswater Park offers a green, wooded area within the urban setting. A notable local feature is the Eastney Model Yacht Pond, used by enthusiasts for sailing scale model boats. The area functions largely as a quiet residential district, with local shops and amenities serving the community.

Area overview

On average Eastney and Craneswater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastney and Craneswater is £55,631 per year. There are 1 schools in Eastney and Craneswater: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastney and Craneswater is home to around 12,578 people, with a population density of about 5,475.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastney and Craneswater Population
12,578
Population density
5,475.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.58(-7%)
Shoplifting
10.97(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.42(-15%)
Public order
6.04(0%)
Vehicle crime
6.04(+63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,766
77.66%
Other White
1,127
8.96%
African
217
1.73%
Other
168
1.34%
Indian
165
1.31%
Total population: 12,575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,625
42.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,815
16.7%
No qualifications
1,476
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,273
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
832
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 10,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,010
33.67%
Owns outright
1,828
30.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,449
24.28%
Other social rented
291
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
235
3.94%
Total households: 5,969

Property prices in Eastney and Craneswater

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £267,150 in Eastney and Craneswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastney and Craneswater 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 Eastney and Craneswater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced71£295,000
Semi-Detached16£512,500
Flats68£172,500
Detached2£798,500

10 years median price trend in Eastney and Craneswater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastney and Craneswater.

All postcodes in Eastney and Craneswater

PO49JJ

Ringwood Road

PO49RU

St Helens Parade

PO40BX

Granada Road

PO40NG

Festing Road

PO52JG

South Parade

PO52JL

Furness Road

PO49XB

Gunners Row

PO49JE

Henderson Road

PO40QY

Parkstone Avenue

PO49RB

Eastern Parade

PO49QN

Nettlestone Road

PO40RT

Alhambra Road

PO49RN

Spencer Road

PO49YB

Crinoline Gardens

PO49TB

Fort Cumberland Road

PO49PJ

Adair Road

PO40SG

James Terrace

PO49RP

Cousins Grove

PO40QA

Herbert Road

PO49XG

Gunners Row

PO52PH

Waverley Road

PO49QS

St Georges Terrace

PO49QB

Festing Grove

PO49RA

Eastern Parade

PO49LU

Finch Road

PO40RU

St Helens Parade

PO40PJ

Gains Road

PO49QX

Salisbury Road

PO49LL

Highland Road

PO40QX

Marion Road

PO49JD

Henderson Road

PO40NY

Dorrita Close

PO40SD

Clarendon Road

PO52PF

Waverley Road

PO49TX

Dunn Close

PO49YD

Clocktower Drive

PO49SJ

Henderson Road

PO49PD

Morley Road

PO40JT

Albert Road

PO40JZ

Leopold Street

PO40QR

Whitwell Road

PO49LG

Fort Cumberland Road

PO49NL

Highland Street

PO40TB

South Parade

PO49RE

Eastern Parade

PO49JN

Fordingbridge Road

PO49NZ

Collins Road

PO40RE

Alhambra Road

PO40PB

Craneswater Avenue

PO49RJ

Fort Cumberland Road

PO40SX

Kirkstall Mews

PO52BY

Waverley Road

PO49JQ

Henderson Road

PO40QJ

St Helens Parade

PO49RG

Eastern Parade

PO40QB

Allens Road

PO40SP

South Parade

PO40PY

Old Bridge Road

PO49PZ

Exeter Road

PO40NP

Craneswater Park

PO40QW

Nettlecombe Avenue

PO40PX

St Ronans Road

PO40QZ

Parkstone Avenue

PO49RL

Bruce Road

PO49JX

Halliday Crescent

PO49LX

Fort Cumberland Road

PO49RR

Burbidge Grove

PO49GB

Sea Breeze Gardens

PO49JW

Fordingbridge Road

PO49NU

Lindley Avenue

PO49JG

Henderson Road

PO40LY

Craneswater Park

PO49NH

Highland Road

PO40RS

Rostrevor Lane

PO49PG

Priory Road

PO40SB

Clarendon Road

PO49XD

Gunners Row

PO49JP

Minstead Road

PO52PL

Waverley Road

PO49XZ

Saunders Mews

PO49NF

Highland Road

PO40RA

Alhambra Road

PO49LS

Finch Road

PO40SL

Clarendon Road

PO49UD

Ferry Road

PO49LP

Lumsden Road

PO40SJ

Mansion Road

PO49QA

Festing Grove

PO49HY

Eastney Road

PO40RF

Alhambra Road

PO49PR

Worsley Street

PO49PS

Kassassin Street

PO40NS

Craneswater Park

PO49XX

Drysdale Mews

PO49RH

Helena Road

PO40PU

Craneswater Avenue

PO49QF

Festing Grove

PO49XW

Hopkins Court

PO49NN

Wainscott Road

PO49JS

Eastney Farm Road

Data Sources

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