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North End West & Whale Island

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About

North End West is a residential area in Portsmouth, located north of the city center. It features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and modern developments, with local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks. The area is well-connected by public transport, making it convenient for commuting to other parts of the city. Nearby, Bransbury Park offers green space for recreation and community events.

Whale Island, situated in Portsmouth Harbour, is a small artificial island primarily used by the Ministry of Defence. It houses training facilities and historic naval buildings, with limited public access. The island is linked to the mainland by a causeway and plays a role in the city's maritime heritage. Its location provides views of the harbour and nearby naval dockyards.

Area overview

On average North End West & Whale Island has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North End West & Whale Island is £43,400 per year. There are 2 schools in North End West & Whale Island: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North End West & Whale Island Population
5,785
Population density
4,259.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,741
81.95%
Other White
473
8.18%
African
94
1.62%
Other
82
1.42%
Other Asian
59
1.02%
Total population: 5,785

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
723
29.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
698
28.07%
Owns outright
579
23.28%
Social rents from council
264
10.62%
Other social rented
129
5.19%
Total households: 2,487

Property prices in North End West & Whale Island

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in North End West & Whale Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North End West & Whale Island 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 North End West & Whale Island over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£139,000
Semi-Detached3£177,000
Terraced72£216,000

10 years median price trend in North End West & Whale Island

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North End West & Whale Island.

All postcodes in North End West & Whale Island

PO28RQ

Somerville Place

PO28DD

Twyford Avenue

PO28DR

George Byng Way

PO28HA

Ranelagh Road

PO28LN

Newcomen Road

PO28LX

Stamshaw Road

PO28PE

Twyford Avenue

PO28PS

Jervis Road

PO28RJ

Harbour Way

PO28RW

Rudmore Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.