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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

PO29RD

Northern Parade

PO29ST

Midway Road

PO20TG

Amberley Road

PO20UA

Thorncliffe Close

PO29LU

Northern Parade

PO35XG

Kestrel Road

PO29NW

Meredith Road

PO29PQ

Falkland Road

PO35HS

Copnor Road

PO35JW

Limberline Road

PO35QR

Breech Close

PO35XE

Kingfisher Court

PO20NE

Montague Road

PO29EL

Ophir Road

PO29EN

Ophir Road

PO29NG

Doyle Close

PO29PG

Iachino Avenue

PO20SB

St Chads Avenue

PO20TL

Merrivale Road

PO29SH

Northern Parade

PO35FS

Military Road

PO20NH

Balfour Road

PO20QL

Inhurst Road

PO29JT

London Road

PO29LP

Vita Road

PO29NH

Kipling Road

PO29SA

London Road

PO35QZ

Hobby Close

PO20SJ

Battenburg Avenue

PO29EQ

Oriel Road

PO29HT

Magdalen Road

PO29LN

Northern Parade

PO29PD

Northern Parade

PO29PE

Northern Parade

PO35EP

Norway Road

PO35HZ

Farmside Gardens

PO29BQ

Gladys Avenue

PO29DJ

London Road

PO29NL

Meredith Road

PO35BU

Culverin Square

PO20RP

Mayfield Road

PO29SU

North Avenue

PO29NR

Telford Road

PO29RR

London Road

PO20SX

Randolph Road

PO29JR

London Road

PO29LT

Northern Parade

PO20ST

Randolph Road

PO29EZ

Conan Road

PO29HJ

London Road

PO29NE

Doyle Avenue

PO29NF

Doyle Avenue

PO29NJ

Kipling Road

PO29HH

London Road

PO29NX

Warspite Close

PO35JS

Limberline Road

PO20HP

Stubbington Avenue

PO35GG

Portfield Road

PO35XQ

Kestrel Road

PO20SN

Battenburg Avenue

PO35HX

Norway Road

PO35LT

Firgrove Crescent

PO20PJ

Thurbern Road

PO29AD

Alex Way

PO29HL

London Road

PO29PJ

Normandy Road

PO29PT

Northern Parade

PO35JB

Mark Close

PO20RW

Mayfield Road

PO20SP

Compton Road

PO35LA

Copnor Road

Data Sources

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