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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 126 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
126
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
62.07(+96%)
Shoplifting
31.78(+298%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.99(+95%)
Other theft
12.61(+125%)
Public order
11.5(+89%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,691
70.34%
Other White
865
10.69%
African
218
2.69%
Indian
167
2.06%
Other Asian
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 £240,500 in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £875,000.

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
Flats102£218,000
Detached3£675,000
Terraced25£480,000
Semi-Detached6£486,500

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

PO13TT

Jupiter Court

PO40SB

Clarendon Road

PO52EU

Clarence Parade

PO12ND

Battery Row

PO40RX

Granada Road

PO12JW

West Street

PO12QQ

Museum Road

PO12PF

Armory Lane

PO52NY

Clarence Parade

PO13SH

Gunwharf Quays

PO13FR

Gunwharf Quays

PO40SJ

Mansion Road

PO12HH

High Street

PO12NZ

St Nicholas Street

PO53AU

Southsea Terrace

PO12NF

Grand Parade

PO40RA

Alhambra Road

PO40HQ

Alhambra Road

PO12HJ

High Street

PO52HG

Villiers Road

PO52HA

Auckland Road East

PO53PG

Clarence Esplanade

PO13TX

Jupiter Court

PO12AE

Farthing Lane

PO13TJ

Gunwharf Quays

PO52JA

South Parade

PO12TQ

Woodville Drive

PO54EF

Kings Road

PO53AS

Jubilee Terrace

PO12PA

Peacock Lane

PO12LJ

Museum Road

PO40DE

South Parade

PO12UA

Bathing Lane

PO53AD

Clarence Esplanade

PO40RP

St Helens Parade

PO53DN

Cecil Place

PO52ES

Clarence Parade

PO53NS

Avenue De Caen

PO12TX

White Hart Road

PO12JU

Broad Street

PO12RH

High Street

PO52HZ

Clarence Parade

PO12PN

Grays Court

PO53BZ

Clarence Parade

PO12LL

Broad Street

PO40RD

Granada Road

PO12BP

King Charles Street

PO40RF

Alhambra Road

PO12PW

Beehive Walk

PO53NY

Auckland Road West

PO13AG

Jupiter Court

PO40UD

Chewter Close

PO52PN

Waverley Road

PO12EJ

Burnaby Road

PO12TW

Blount Road

PO13FD

Jupiter Court

PO40SW

South Parade

PO40RH

Granada Road

PO12JE

Broad Street

PO53DA

Dartmouth Mews

PO13TP

Jupiter Court

PO53LT

Osborne Road

PO13SY

Gunwharf Quays

PO52HF

Dagmar Mews

PO53DW

Cecil Place

PO12EW

St Georges Road

PO40RE

Alhambra Road

PO53SB

Clarence Esplanade

PO12TT

Captains Row

PO12JR

Tower Street

PO13TD

Minerva Crescent

PO12JL

Bath Square

PO40SF

Clarendon Road

PO12EG

Cambridge Road

PO40SE

Clarendon Road

PO12HX

Lombard Street

PO13BP

The Canalside

PO52TJ

Waverley Road

PO40RJ

Granada Road

PO53NZ

Clarence Esplanade

PO40SU

Eastern Villas Road

PO12ST

Burnaby Road

PO53PB

Avenue De Caen

PO12BW

Highbury Street

PO12NJ

Long Curtain Road

PO53NX

Clarence Parade

PO12SX

High Street

PO13BG

The Canalside

PO12TL

Farthingale Terrace

PO53NW

Clarence Parade

PO40RQ

Granada Road

PO54AH

Wiltshire Street

PO40RS

Rostrevor Lane

PO12NW

Penny Street

PO52HR

Clarence Parade

PO12HT

Lombard Street

PO52EY

Clarence Parade

PO13TY

Jupiter Court

PO52EQ

The Vale

PO52FA

Clarence Parade

Data Sources

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