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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
6/10
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(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.18(-12%)
Shoplifting
9.06(+13%)
Public order
7.79(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(+7%)
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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 in Eastney and Craneswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 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
Detached1£397,000
Flats64£177,500
Semi-Detached10£442,500
Terraced70£290,000

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

PO49RT

Eastern Parade

PO49XQ

Gunners Row

PO49XS

Clocktower Drive

PO52PR

Waverley Road

PO49JD

Henderson Road

PO49PW

Church Mews

PO40RH

Granada Road

PO40RX

Granada Road

PO40SD

Clarendon Road

PO49XH

Royal Gate

PO49YD

Clocktower Drive

PO40PW

St Ronans Road

PO49AG

Fort Cumberland Road

PO49XE

Gunners Row

PO49QP

Culver Road

PO49SB

Dunn Close

PO40PY

Old Bridge Road

PO40SQ

Melissa Terrace

PO49NZ

Collins Road

PO40BY

Clarendon Road

PO40PL

Gains Road

PO40RL

Alhambra Road

PO49UG

Horse Sands Close

PO40AQ

Granada Road

PO40BW

South Parade

PO40JZ

Leopold Street

PO40JS

Albert Road

PO40SU

Eastern Villas Road

PO49PG

Priory Road

PO40SG

James Terrace

PO40TB

South Parade

PO49JX

Halliday Crescent

PO49LZ

Esplanade

PO49QE

Festing Grove

PO40NU

Craneswater Park

PO40PB

Craneswater Avenue

PO49PE

Tokar Street

PO49XR

Clocktower Drive

PO40NL

The Lane

PO40PA

Craneswater Avenue

PO49QZ

Elizabeth Gardens

PO40BX

Granada Road

PO40RE

Alhambra Road

PO49UD

Ferry Road

PO40NJ

Craneswater Park

PO40PD

Craneswater Avenue

PO40PJ

Gains Road

PO40QS

Whitwell Road

PO40QX

Marion Road

PO40RB

Alhambra Road

PO49ND

Driftwood Gardens

PO49NN

Wainscott Road

PO40SA

Clarendon Road

PO49XA

Gunners Row

PO40QJ

St Helens Parade

PO40QW

Nettlecombe Avenue

PO49LE

Lidiard Gardens

PO49PJ

Adair Road

PO49RN

Spencer Road

PO49XL

Churchill Square

PO40AF

Eastney and Craneswater

Data Sources

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