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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

PO35FY

Arras Road

PO20TN

Torrington Road

PO35EQ

Copnor Road

PO29SJ

Hilsea Crescent

PO35LB

Copnor Road

PO29LU

Northern Parade

PO29RD

Northern Parade

PO35HZ

Farmside Gardens

PO29AR

Cunningham Avenue

PO29NH

Kipling Road

PO29NE

Doyle Avenue

PO20TP

Torrington Road

PO29SG

York Terrace

PO20UG

Whitecross Gardens

PO29PP

Dieppe Crescent

PO20UQ

Balderton Close

PO29PE

Northern Parade

PO35JS

Limberline Road

PO29AG

Iachino Avenue

PO29LA

Torrington Road

PO20TB

Burgundy Terrace

PO29QG

Southwood Road

PO29HW

London Road

PO29LY

Phoenix Square

PO29SR

Horsea Road

PO29SP

Horsea Road

PO29RN

London Road

PO29PQ

Falkland Road

PO35DZ

Limberline Spur

PO29HL

London Road

PO20UP

Escur Close

PO29QP

Westwood Road

PO29PT

Northern Parade

PO29DX

Hilsea

PO20ST

Randolph Road

PO29NN

Meredith Road

PO20AY

St Chads Avenue

PO20SE

Madeira Road

PO29LX

Phoenix Square

PO20UU

The Ridings

PO20SL

Kearsney Avenue

PO20SX

Randolph Road

PO29RA

London Road

PO29LZ

Matapan Road

PO29NG

Doyle Close

PO29PS

Horsea Lane

PO29NF

Doyle Avenue

PO35LW

Parsons Close

PO35GG

Portfield Road

PO29SW

Hilsea Crescent

PO29RJ

Hilsea

PO20TW

Torrington Road

PO29RS

Old London Road

PO29NT

Templeton Close

Data Sources

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