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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

PO20NG

Beresford Road

PO20QJ

Inhurst Road

PO20TP

Torrington Road

PO29LB

London Road

PO20UB

Padbury Close

PO20UR

Curtis Mead

PO29LA

Torrington Road

PO35BP

Larkhill Road

PO35LN

Parsons Close

PO20NQ

Beresford Road

PO29HX

Hartley Road

PO29NQ

Kipling Road

PO29PH

Dieppe Crescent

PO29QL

Elmwood Road

PO35HJ

Limberline Spur

PO35LW

Parsons Close

PO29PR

Howard Road

PO35DZ

Limberline Spur

PO35EJ

Copnor Road

PO20TQ

Amberley Road

PO20UQ

Balderton Close

PO29DH

London Road

PO29NZ

Valiant Gardens

PO29QY

Fawley Road

PO35EQ

Copnor Road

PO35LU

Feltons Place

PO20NF

Montague Road

PO29JQ

London Road

PO29SL

Hilsea Crescent

PO29SP

Horsea Road

PO29LX

Phoenix Square

PO20ND

Montague Road

PO20PG

Kirby Road

PO20TX

Gatcombe Drive

PO20UU

The Ridings

PO20UY

Curtis Mead

PO29RB

London Road

PO29SE

London Road

PO35BJ

Limberline Road

PO35QW

Benham Drive

PO20HX

Stubbington Avenue

PO20UE

The Ridings

PO20UF

The Ridings

PO29DY

Kirby Road

PO29NT

Templeton Close

PO29QA

Northern Parade

PO35FT

Norway Road

PO35JZ

Wholesale Meat Centre

PO20PA

Kirby Road

PO29AG

Iachino Avenue

PO29DD

Stubbington Avenue

PO29DP

Hilsea

PO29PN

Narvik Road

PO35BW

Honeywood Close

PO20SZ

Madeira Road

PO29NU

Cunningham Close

PO35NS

Ackworth Road

PO35QY

Merlin Drive

PO20UP

Escur Close

PO29HP

London Road

PO29PL

Dieppe Crescent

PO29QH

Westwood Road

PO35EH

Copnor Road

PO35JT

Ackworth Road

PO20UZ

De Lisle Close

PO29LD

London Road

PO29SD

London Road

PO29SN

Hilsea Crescent

PO35FZ

Cambrai Close

PO35RZ

Ackworth Road

PO20SU

Randolph Road

PO29DE

London Road

PO29DU

Hilsea

PO29HW

London Road

PO29LE

London Road

PO29ND

Conan Road

PO29QJ

Beechwood Road

PO35DX

Limberline Spur

PO35JH

Peronne Road

PO29EF

Doyle Avenue

PO35HT

Norway Road

PO35LR

Rampart Gardens

PO20TH

Merrivale Road

PO29EG

Oriel Road

PO35LX

Carronade Walk

PO20TB

Burgundy Terrace

PO29PB

Northern Parade

PO20TW

Torrington Road

PO29HE

London Road

PO29NB

Conan Road

PO29HY

London Road

PO29NP

Brunel Road

PO29RP

London Road

PO29SG

York Terrace

PO35JA

Farmside Gardens

PO35XF

Woodpecker Way

PO29DN

Hilsea

PO29ER

Ophir Road

PO29PU

Northern Parade

PO29QN

Eastwood Road

Data Sources

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