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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

PO40SL

Clarendon Road

PO52JE

South Parade

PO53NL

Clifton Terrace

PO12NW

Penny Street

PO13TQ

Gunwharf Quays

PO13TY

Jupiter Court

PO53NF

Netley Terrace

PO53NG

Netley Place

PO54AT

St Pauls Square

PO12EY

Nobbs Lane

PO12HJ

High Street

PO12TW

Blount Road

PO53PA

Clarence Esplanade

PO53PG

Clarence Esplanade

PO12GL

Broad Street

PO12HG

A'Becket Court

PO12JG

Broad Street

PO12ND

Battery Row

PO13TR

Gunwharf Quays

PO52JN

The Circle

PO52PN

Waverley Road

PO53LS

Osborne Road

PO12EH

St Georges Road

PO12LJ

Museum Road

PO12PE

Armory Lane

PO12TB

Blount Road

PO13TZ

Jupiter Court

PO12NS

Pembroke Road

PO12TJ

High Street

PO40SW

South Parade

PO52HQ

Villiers Road

PO53LR

Osborne Road

PO40RU

St Helens Parade

PO52PH

Waverley Road

PO53BU

Cecil Place

PO53NX

Clarence Parade

PO12JL

Bath Square

PO12LS

High Street

PO12TP

White Hart Road

PO40SE

Clarendon Road

PO52EN

Clarence Parade

PO52TJ

Waverley Road

PO12TA

Pembroke Road

PO13TH

Gunwharf Quays

PO40RQ

Granada Road

PO54AH

Wiltshire Street

PO53AS

Jubilee Terrace

PO53LY

Cambridge Mews

PO12TG

Woodville Drive

PO12TN

Blount Road

PO12TY

White Hart Road

PO40RH

Granada Road

PO40RX

Granada Road

PO40SD

Clarendon Road

PO53NH

Clifton Road

PO12PZ

Hampshire Terrace

PO13FD

Jupiter Court

PO52JP

South Parade

PO12HH

High Street

PO52EX

Clarence Parade

PO12HS

High Street

PO40SQ

Melissa Terrace

PO52EU

Clarence Parade

PO53AU

Southsea Terrace

PO13ET

Gunwharf Quays

PO13TF

Gunwharf Quays

PO40BY

Clarendon Road

PO40RL

Alhambra Road

PO54AA

St Pauls Road

PO12HT

Lombard Street

PO40AQ

Granada Road

PO40BW

South Parade

PO52HT

Lennox Road South

PO53PS

Palmerston Road

PO12ER

Cambridge Road

PO13SG

Gunwharf Quays

PO40SU

Eastern Villas Road

PO52HX

Clarence Parade

PO52LJ

South Parade

PO53DA

Dartmouth Mews

PO54EF

Kings Road

PO54EW

St Pauls Road

PO12EF

Cambridge Road

PO12TL

Farthingale Terrace

PO40SG

James Terrace

PO40TB

South Parade

PO52HY

Red Lodge Mews

PO12JB

Oyster Street

PO12LZ

High Street

PO13SF

Gunwharf Quays

PO13TB

Gunwharf Quays

PO53NU

Clarence Parade

PO52ET

Clarence Parade

PO52HD

Auckland Road East

PO53LU

Osborne Road

PO53LX

Osborne Road

PO12LP

High Street

PO12RG

Landport Terrace

PO40BX

Granada Road

PO40RE

Alhambra Road

Data Sources

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