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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £344K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hilsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£395,000£388
Semi-Detached20£334,750£302
Terraced29£273,000£283
Flats14£164,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hilsea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£135,000£235,000£206,000
2017£300,000£145,000£291,500£240,500
2018£287,475£144,500£267,340£240,000
2019£364,000£143,500£257,000£249,000
2020£342,500£150,000£312,000£243,500
2021£437,500£153,500£290,000£272,000
2022£445,000£165,500£335,000£292,000
2023£380,000£169,000£302,840£296,000
2024£400,000£170,000£315,000£293,500
2025£392,000£170,000£315,000£285,000
2026£690,000£159,500£351,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£207£229£222
2017£200£220£246£226
2018£275£220£257£242
2019£242£227£243£252
2020£341£227£265£280
2021£331£229£257£277
2022£410£233£314£325
2023£360£255£330£307
2024£404£269£276£300
2025£455£252£300£288
2026£358£263£297£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hilsea in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.