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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

PO35LE

Peronne Road

PO29SL

Hilsea Crescent

PO29EN

Ophir Road

PO29DJ

London Road

PO29NT

Templeton Close

PO29JS

London Road

PO29NR

Telford Road

PO29EE

Wadham Road

PO29SP

Horsea Road

PO29HX

Hartley Road

PO29NB

Conan Road

PO20HZ

Stubbington Avenue

PO35XF

Woodpecker Way

PO29QT

Northwood Road

PO29SD

London Road

PO29HW

London Road

PO29JE

London Road

PO29RS

Old London Road

PO29PN

Narvik Road

PO20TJ

Merrivale Road

PO20SE

Madeira Road

PO35FS

Military Road

PO20UU

The Ridings

PO20NE

Montague Road

PO20SY

Madeira Road

PO20HX

Stubbington Avenue

PO35XQ

Kestrel Road

PO29PU

Northern Parade

PO29SR

Horsea Road

PO29PX

Northern Parade

PO35BW

Honeywood Close

PO29BL

Gladys Avenue

PO29QX

Portswood Road

PO35RZ

Ackworth Road

PO29QS

Oakwood Road

PO20UY

Curtis Mead

PO29JY

London Road

PO29PH

Dieppe Crescent

PO29JX

Hilsea

PO35JB

Mark Close

PO29ET

Ophir Road

PO29AD

Alex Way

PO29DT

Conan Road

PO20UA

Thorncliffe Close

PO20QL

Inhurst Road

PO35XE

Kingfisher Court

PO35EH

Copnor Road

PO20TX

Gatcombe Drive

PO29EP

Shadwell Road

PO20TQ

Amberley Road

PO35HZ

Farmside Gardens

PO29SU

North Avenue

PO29LT

Northern Parade

PO20AZ

Strawberry Green

PO29NG

Doyle Close

PO35BP

Larkhill Road

PO29EJ

Shadwell Road

PO35BJ

Limberline Road

PO29QA

Northern Parade

PO29PP

Dieppe Crescent

PO29ND

Conan Road

PO35JP

Shawcross Industrial Park

PO20SL

Kearsney Avenue

PO35QR

Breech Close

PO29BJ

Gladys Avenue

PO29PG

Iachino Avenue

PO29HL

London Road

PO29PQ

Falkland Road

PO20PD

Kirby Road

PO29EZ

Conan Road

PO29SH

Northern Parade

PO29PA

Matapan Road

PO29NU

Cunningham Close

PO20PG

Kirby Road

PO29DY

Kirby Road

PO20NL

Randolph Road

PO20TN

Torrington Road

PO35JZ

Wholesale Meat Centre

PO35JF

Limberline Road

PO20ST

Randolph Road

PO35JD

Green Farm Gardens

PO35QN

Green Farm Gardens

PO35LN

Parsons Close

PO20SU

Randolph Road

PO35LR

Rampart Gardens

PO29HH

London Road

PO29RN

London Road

PO35FZ

Cambrai Close

PO35LA

Copnor Road

PO29RR

London Road

PO29QP

Westwood Road

PO35FY

Arras Road

PO29JR

London Road

PO29QY

Fawley Road

PO20PH

Thurbern Road

PO20JD

Stubbington Avenue

PO20UB

Padbury Close

PO29RP

London Road

PO35LB

Copnor Road

PO29QJ

Beechwood Road

Data Sources

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