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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 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
74
Deprivation level
7/10
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
44.87(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.63(0%)
Public order
6.75(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(-10%)
Vehicle crime
3.81(+1%)
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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 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
Detached2£393,500
Flats37£168,000
Semi-Detached33£325,000
Terraced88£300,000

10 years median price trend in Hilsea

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

All postcodes in Hilsea

PO29EW

Brigham Close

PO35GD

Bapaume Terrace

PO29RA

London Road

PO29PP

Dieppe Crescent

PO35DY

Ackworth Road

PO35JD

Green Farm Gardens

PO20PD

Kirby Road

PO29EH

Shadwell Road

PO29HR

Magdalen Road

PO35HU

Shawcross Industrial Park

PO29EE

Wadham Road

PO29LY

Phoenix Square

PO20AZ

Strawberry Green

PO29EJ

Shadwell Road

PO35FY

Arras Road

PO35HL

Gunstore Road

PO35LE

Peronne Road

PO20SA

St Chads Avenue

PO20SH

Battenburg Avenue

PO29PF

Matapan Road

PO20PB

Kirby Road

PO29DX

Hilsea

PO29JY

London Road

PO35JF

Limberline Road

PO20TJ

Merrivale Road

PO20UH

Newney Close

PO20UJ

Oldgate Gardens

PO20PE

Kirby Road

PO29JS

London Road

PO29LZ

Matapan Road

PO20QR

Hewett Road

PO29ET

Ophir Road

PO29HU

Hartley Road

PO29JE

London Road

PO20HZ

Stubbington Avenue

PO20NJ

Fearon Road

PO29DT

Conan Road

PO29QS

Oakwood Road

PO29SW

Hilsea Crescent

PO35BN

Honeywood Close

PO35LB

Copnor Road

PO35XH

Norway Road

PO20QP

Hewett Road

PO20UG

Whitecross Gardens

PO29BL

Gladys Avenue

PO29EP

Shadwell Road

PO35JE

Limberline Road

PO35QN

Green Farm Gardens

PO20NL

Randolph Road

PO20UT

St Barbara Way

PO29PA

Matapan Road

PO29QP

Westwood Road

PO29QR

Oakwood Road

PO29SR

Horsea Road

PO35LF

Limberline Spur

PO20SY

Madeira Road

PO20UD

Egan Close

PO29AR

Cunningham Avenue

PO29HN

London Road

PO29HQ

London Road

PO29LR

Northern Parade

PO29PX

Northern Parade

PO29QG

Southwood Road

PO29RJ

Hilsea

PO20PF

Kirby Road

PO20PH

Thurbern Road

PO29AF

Matapan Road

PO29NY

Barham Way

PO29SS

South Avenue

PO20SE

Madeira Road

PO20SL

Kearsney Avenue

PO29DZ

Northern Parade

PO29HF

London Road

PO29LS

Northern Parade

PO29QZ

London Road

PO29BH

Gladys Avenue

PO35LG

Peronne Close

PO35LS

Military Road

PO20SS

Compton Road

PO35HY

Farmside Gardens

PO35JP

Shawcross Industrial Park

PO20TN

Torrington Road

PO20AY

St Chads Avenue

PO29JX

Hilsea

PO35RY

Ackworth Road

PO20JD

Stubbington Avenue

PO29BJ

Gladys Avenue

PO29NN

Meredith Road

PO29NS

Spinnaker Drive

PO29QX

Portswood Road

PO20SR

Compton Road

PO20UL

The Ridings

PO29HS

Magdalen Road

PO29PS

Horsea Lane

PO29RS

Old London Road

PO29SJ

Hilsea Crescent

PO29RN

Hilsea

PO29JN

London Road

PO29QT

Northwood Road

PO35LD

Peronne Road

Data Sources

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