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About

Hilsea is a residential district situated on Portsea Island, lying to the north of Portsmouth city centre. The area is defined by significant transport routes, with the A27 and the main railway line forming notable boundaries. It contains a mix of housing types, including inter-war and post-war estates, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The Portsmouth Water works, a key utility site, is a prominent local feature.

The area is notably shaped by its green and watery boundaries. Hilsea Lines, a historic moated defensive fortification, creates a green corridor separating it from Copnor. To the west, the tidal inlet of Ports Creek and the wider Langstone Harbour form a natural border. Hilsea Lido, a 1930s outdoor swimming pool complex, is a specific local landmark situated within these green spaces, offering recreational facilities to the community.

Area overview

On average Hilsea has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year. There are 5 schools in Hilsea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hilsea is home to around 7,865 people, with a population density of about 4,651.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hilsea Population
7,865
Population density
4,651.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.75(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(+14%)
Public order
7.63(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.1(-5%)
Other theft
5.47(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,505
82.66%
Other White
291
3.7%
African
202
2.57%
Bangladeshi
151
1.92%
Other Asian
111
1.41%
Total population: 7,870

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,593
25.37%
No qualifications
1,303
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,221
19.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
939
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
649
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
968
29.17%
Owns outright
856
25.79%
Other social rented
464
13.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
450
13.56%
Social rents from council
302
9.1%
Total households: 3,319

Property prices in Hilsea

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hilsea 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 Hilsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats18£174,500
Semi-Detached18£315,000
Terraced38£285,000
Detached3£392,000

10 years median price trend in Hilsea

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

All postcodes in Hilsea

PO29DT

Conan Road

PO20TX

Gatcombe Drive

PO29NL

Meredith Road

PO29LD

London Road

PO20UJ

Oldgate Gardens

PO29HJ

London Road

PO35HJ

Limberline Spur

PO29PG

Iachino Avenue

PO29LB

London Road

PO20SN

Battenburg Avenue

PO35LT

Firgrove Crescent

PO29NU

Cunningham Close

PO29QR

Oakwood Road

PO20SH

Battenburg Avenue

PO35JA

Farmside Gardens

PO35JZ

Wholesale Meat Centre

PO29PH

Dieppe Crescent

PO29PA

Matapan Road

PO29LS

Northern Parade

PO35BJ

Limberline Road

PO29QT

Northwood Road

PO35LS

Military Road

PO35LA

Copnor Road

PO29SA

London Road

PO29LE

London Road

PO20SA

St Chads Avenue

PO35JE

Limberline Road

PO35LR

Rampart Gardens

PO29ND

Conan Road

PO29SD

London Road

PO29SH

Northern Parade

PO20SR

Compton Road

PO20SY

Madeira Road

PO29RB

London Road

PO35LG

Peronne Close

PO29SS

South Avenue

PO29LR

Northern Parade

PO29SL

Hilsea Crescent

PO20UL

The Ridings

PO29HN

London Road

PO35DX

Limberline Spur

PO29PR

Howard Road

PO29PU

Northern Parade

PO29QZ

London Road

PO35LE

Peronne Road

PO35HT

Norway Road

PO35LX

Carronade Walk

PO29NQ

Kipling Road

PO35JH

Peronne Road

PO29PF

Matapan Road

PO20SU

Randolph Road

PO29QL

Elmwood Road

PO29RR

London Road

PO29SE

London Road

PO29PN

Narvik Road

PO29NZ

Valiant Gardens

PO29NW

Meredith Road

PO35LU

Feltons Place

PO29QJ

Beechwood Road

PO20SZ

Madeira Road

PO29QX

Portswood Road

PO35FZ

Cambrai Close

PO29DZ

Northern Parade

PO35BU

Culverin Square

PO35GD

Bapaume Terrace

PO29NY

Barham Way

PO29RP

London Road

PO20TJ

Merrivale Road

PO20SS

Compton Road

PO29PJ

Normandy Road

PO29QY

Fawley Road

PO35LD

Peronne Road

PO29NJ

Kipling Road

PO35LN

Parsons Close

PO20SP

Compton Road

PO35FS

Military Road

PO35LF

Limberline Spur

PO29QS

Oakwood Road

PO35HY

Farmside Gardens

PO29PX

Northern Parade

PO35JW

Limberline Road

PO29SN

Hilsea Crescent

PO29PL

Dieppe Crescent

PO29NX

Warspite Close

PO29EF

Doyle Avenue

PO29NS

Spinnaker Drive

PO29DU

Hilsea

PO20TG

Amberley Road

PO29QN

Eastwood Road

PO29QH

Westwood Road

PO29ST

Midway Road

PO29LT

Northern Parade

PO29EZ

Conan Road

PO29HP

London Road

PO29AF

Matapan Road

PO20UZ

De Lisle Close

PO29SU

North Avenue

PO20SJ

Battenburg Avenue

PO35EH

Copnor Road

PO29NB

Conan Road

Data Sources

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