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About

Milton ward lies on the southeastern edge of Portsea Island, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by the city centre to the west and the expansive tidal mudflats of Langstone Harbour to the east. The area functions as a local community hub, with its own high street providing essential shops and services for residents.

A defining characteristic is the presence of Milton Common, a large area of open grassland and saltmarsh that extends to the harbour's edge. This green space is crisscrossed with footpaths and is a local site for nature and recreation. The Locksway Road cemetery, one of the city's main burial grounds, is also located within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Milton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milton is £56,943 per year. There are 6 schools in Milton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Milton is home to around 14,333 people, with a population density of about 6,220.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milton Population
14,333
Population density
6,220.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.49(+25%)
Public order
10.4(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-30%)
Vehicle crime
6.56(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,694
81.6%
Other White
908
6.34%
African
288
2.01%
Bangladeshi
190
1.33%
Other Asian
175
1.22%
Total population: 14,331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,116
35.49%
Level 3 (A level)
2,067
17.82%
No qualifications
1,789
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,566
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,155
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 11,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,129
33.79%
Owns outright
1,762
27.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,516
24.06%
Other social rented
395
6.27%
Social rents from council
244
3.87%
Total households: 6,300

Property prices in Milton

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Milton 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 Milton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats39£170,000
Terraced154£270,000
Semi-Detached10£375,750
Detached4£435,000

10 years median price trend in Milton

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

All postcodes in Milton

PO49HL

Reginald Road

PO49EP

Westfield Road

PO49DL

Hunter Road

PO48FE

Locksway Road

PO36DR

Baffins Road

PO36GJ

Guardians Way

PO48TB

Anson Road

PO49FA

Spinnaker Mews

PO48LE

Locksway Road

PO49HT

Prince Albert Road

PO48NT

Shelford Road

PO49BY

Oliver Road

PO48ER

Dickinson Road

PO48HP

Tranmere Road

PO48EA

Eastney Road

PO49FZ

Henderson Road

PO48DZ

Eastney Road

PO48RH

Apsley Road

PO36GB

Union Road

PO48HR

Glasgow Road

PO48NL

Meon Road

PO48EF

Middlesex Road

PO48LW

Furze Lane

PO48RY

Bonchurch Road

PO48LJ

Waterlock Gardens

PO48LR

Broom Close

PO49HH

Methuen Road

PO48NR

Mayles Road

PO49TJ

Billing Close

PO48EG

Middlesex Road

PO48NN

Meon Road

PO49DT

Landguard Road

PO48NY

Crofton Road

PO48DD

Woodmancote Road

PO48LL

Seaway Crescent

PO49HA

Highland Road

PO48HT

Godiva Lawn

PO36FS

Union Road

PO48NJ

Catisfield Road

PO48HY

Tideway Gardens

PO48NP

Mayles Road

PO49ED

Devonshire Avenue

PO48EN

Prince Albert Road

PO36GF

Union Road

PO48SS

Rodney Road

PO48RT

Velder Avenue

PO48NX

Crofton Road

PO48RL

Priory Crescent

PO36GP

Lime Tree View

PO48EH

Suffolk Road

PO49JF

Henderson Road

PO48SP

Rodney Road

PO48EL

Prince Albert Road

PO48FJ

Gemma Louise Terrace

PO49HP

Reginald Road

PO49EY

Highland Road

PO48JH

Weston Avenue

PO49HR

Prince Albert Road

PO49HG

Methuen Road

Data Sources

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