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About

Hilsea occupies a northern section of Portsea Island, characterised by significant transport corridors and open green spaces. The area is defined by the A27 and A3(M) roads, which converge near the Hilsea Lido, creating a distinct junction. Industrial estates and retail parks are clustered along these major routes, supporting local commerce. The ward also contains residential streets with a mix of housing types, providing homes for a portion of the city's workforce.

A notable geographical feature is the presence of Ports Creek and the adjacent Hilsea Lines. These are historic moated fortifications that now form a linear park and nature reserve, separating the ward from the mainland. This green corridor includes playing fields, walking paths, and the saline lagoon of the Lido. The area's layout is heavily influenced by its position at the island's narrow northern neck, a strategic point historically defended by the Lines.

Area overview

On average Hilsea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hilsea is £55,238 per year. There are 6 schools in Hilsea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hilsea is home to around 13,929 people, with a population density of about 4,804.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hilsea Population
13,929
Population density
4,804.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.58(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.98(-11%)
Public order
6.96(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-13%)
Other theft
4.59(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,385
81.73%
Other White
656
4.71%
Bangladeshi
296
2.12%
African
282
2.02%
Other Asian
234
1.68%
Total population: 13,930

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,052
27.13%
No qualifications
2,178
19.36%
Level 3 (A level)
2,139
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,664
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,167
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 11,251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,879
32.09%
Owns outright
1,695
28.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,050
17.93%
Other social rented
562
9.6%
Social rents from council
329
5.62%
Total households: 5,855

Property prices in Hilsea

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £570,000.

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
Flats39£168,000
Terraced93£300,000
Semi-Detached31£317,500
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

PO35HJ

Limberline Spur

PO20UR

Curtis Mead

PO35BU

Culverin Square

PO29NH

Kipling Road

PO29SE

London Road

PO20PA

Kirby Road

PO35DY

Ackworth Road

PO29LU

Northern Parade

PO29DH

London Road

PO29DP

Hilsea

PO29LE

London Road

PO35NS

Ackworth Road

PO35EP

Norway Road

PO20NG

Beresford Road

PO29HQ

London Road

PO20UG

Whitecross Gardens

PO29QH

Westwood Road

PO29LX

Phoenix Square

PO35HS

Copnor Road

PO29LN

Northern Parade

PO20SN

Battenburg Avenue

PO29RD

Northern Parade

PO20TB

Burgundy Terrace

PO20UJ

Oldgate Gardens

PO29PR

Howard Road

PO35JW

Limberline Road

PO29EH

Shadwell Road

PO20NH

Balfour Road

PO29NQ

Kipling Road

PO29NX

Warspite Close

PO29JT

London Road

PO29DD

Stubbington Avenue

PO20UZ

De Lisle Close

PO35QY

Merlin Drive

PO20AY

St Chads Avenue

PO29JQ

London Road

PO20UT

St Barbara Way

PO29EF

Doyle Avenue

PO29NN

Meredith Road

PO35LT

Firgrove Crescent

PO35BN

Honeywood Close

PO29PL

Dieppe Crescent

PO20TW

Torrington Road

PO20UQ

Balderton Close

PO29LD

London Road

PO29EQ

Oriel Road

PO20RP

Mayfield Road

PO29QZ

London Road

PO20SH

Battenburg Avenue

PO35LX

Carronade Walk

PO20TP

Torrington Road

PO29LB

London Road

PO29HP

London Road

PO20QJ

Inhurst Road

PO29PB

Northern Parade

PO29SJ

Hilsea Crescent

PO35DZ

Limberline Spur

PO29LR

Northern Parade

PO20TH

Merrivale Road

PO20PJ

Thurbern Road

PO29HN

London Road

PO29LZ

Matapan Road

PO29HY

London Road

PO20SA

St Chads Avenue

PO35XG

Kestrel Road

PO29AF

Matapan Road

PO29BH

Gladys Avenue

PO29DU

Hilsea

PO20QP

Hewett Road

PO29RJ

Hilsea

PO29PE

Northern Parade

PO29SN

Hilsea Crescent

PO20UF

The Ridings

PO29HT

Magdalen Road

PO29NP

Brunel Road

PO29LA

Torrington Road

PO29RB

London Road

PO20NJ

Fearon Road

PO29NF

Doyle Avenue

PO29LS

Northern Parade

PO35HL

Gunstore Road

PO20NQ

Beresford Road

PO29NY

Barham Way

PO29HJ

London Road

PO35LD

Peronne Road

PO29EL

Ophir Road

PO29AG

Iachino Avenue

PO35HU

Shawcross Industrial Park

PO29HU

Hartley Road

PO35RY

Ackworth Road

PO29LP

Vita Road

PO29DZ

Northern Parade

PO35HY

Farmside Gardens

PO29QR

Oakwood Road

PO20SZ

Madeira Road

PO35JH

Peronne Road

PO29PJ

Normandy Road

PO29HF

London Road

PO29ER

Ophir Road

PO29PF

Matapan Road

Data Sources

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