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Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

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About

Old Portsmouth forms a historic quarter at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour. Its narrow streets, like Broad Street and High Street, are lined with 18th-century buildings and old pubs. The area is dominated by the Square and Round Towers, part of the old defensive fortifications. The Camber, a centuries-old dock, sits within this area, still used by fishing and sailing vessels.

Adjacent to the south lies the open expanse of Southsea Common, a large grassy area separating the city from the seafront. It is bordered by Clarence Pier to the west and the historic Southsea Castle to the east. The common is a recreational space for walking and events, directly facing the Solent. The prominent War Memorial stands at its centre, a focal point for the city.

Area overview

On average Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year. There are 2 schools in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is home to around 8,087 people, with a population density of about 4,445.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common Population
8,087
Population density
4,445.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.81(+102%)
Shoplifting
29.92(+273%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.75(+96%)
Other theft
14.1(+153%)
Public order
12.61(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,691
70.34%
Other White
865
10.69%
African
218
2.69%
Other Asian
167
2.06%
Indian
167
2.06%
Total population: 8,091

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,425
46.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,480
19.99%
No qualifications
825
11.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
693
9.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
6.12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,808
41.21%
Owns outright
1,259
28.7%
Owns with a mortgage
707
16.12%
Other social rented
274
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
214
4.88%
Total households: 4,387

Property prices in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common 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 Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£675,000
Flats100£218,998
Semi-Detached5£590,000
Terraced28£485,000

10 years median price trend in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common.

All postcodes in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

PO52JD

South Parade

PO12PD

Slingsby Close

PO40SH

South Parade

PO53NA

Ashby Place

PO12BS

King Charles Street

PO12SX

High Street

PO12TT

Captains Row

PO13FA

Jupiter Court

PO40RZ

Granada Road

PO53BS

Hambrook Street

PO12FS

Broad Street

PO12NF

Grand Parade

PO12NL

Penny Street

PO40RR

St Helens Parade

PO52HF

Dagmar Mews

PO52JQ

South Parade

PO53AE

Clarence Esplanade

PO40RP

St Helens Parade

PO40UU

Eastern Villas Road

PO52EQ

The Vale

PO12JR

Tower Street

PO52HZ

Clarence Parade

PO12NA

High Street

PO13BF

Gunwharf Quays

PO13TW

Jupiter Court

PO52FA

Clarence Parade

PO52FB

South Parade

PO53AT

Bellevue Terrace

PO12GD

Seagers Court

PO12HB

Burnaby Road

PO13AG

Jupiter Court

PO12TU

Halfpenny Lane

PO13TS

Gunwharf Quays

PO40RA

Alhambra Road

PO12GR

Seagers Court

PO12PA

Peacock Lane

PO40RW

St Helens Parade

PO52JA

South Parade

PO52NY

Clarence Parade

PO54EX

Landport Street

PO12NH

Penny Street

PO40TR

South Parade

PO53AD

Clarence Esplanade

PO12HX

Lombard Street

PO12PF

Armory Lane

PO12QY

Hampshire Terrace

PO13BP

The Canalside

PO52HL

Auckland Road East

PO53NR

Clarence Parade

PO12NX

Pembroke Close

PO12QB

Hampshire Terrace

PO13TP

Jupiter Court

PO40RD

Granada Road

PO40RT

Alhambra Road

PO40SB

Clarendon Road

PO12JD

Broad Street

PO53NZ

Clarence Esplanade

PO12EN

Cambridge Road

PO12JJ

East Street

PO12LL

Broad Street

PO52AZ

South Parade

PO52HJ

Maple Road

PO12HL

Warblington Street

PO12NP

Farthing Lane

PO12QN

Hampshire Terrace

PO12RH

High Street

PO12JN

St Thomas

PO12SE

Cambridge Road

PO12TE

Chadderton Gardens

PO40TD

Eastern Villas Road

PO40UD

Chewter Close

PO53LB

Osborne Road

PO53ST

Clarence Esplanade

PO12HU

Lombard Street

PO12JW

West Street

PO12TX

White Hart Road

PO53DN

Cecil Place

PO53LJ

Osborne Road

PO54FA

Lansdowne Street

PO12EL

Burnaby Road

PO13FH

Jupiter Court

PO13FS

Gunwharf Quays

PO53BT

Cecil Grove

PO53NY

Auckland Road West

PO12AE

Farthing Lane

PO12ED

St Michael's Road

PO12HN

High Street

PO12UT

Warblington Street

PO13TG

Perseus Terrace

PO40DE

South Parade

PO40SX

Kirkstall Mews

PO53AF

Portland Road

PO53LT

Osborne Road

PO12NZ

St Nicholas Street

PO12PN

Grays Court

PO12RR

King Charles Street

PO40SN

South Parade

PO52HA

Auckland Road East

PO12EX

Warblington Street

PO12HY

High Street

Data Sources

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