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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

PO12QB

Hampshire Terrace

PO13TF

Gunwharf Quays

PO40AF

Eastney and Craneswater

PO53LU

Osborne Road

PO12ES

South Normandy

PO52JQ

South Parade

PO12NL

Penny Street

PO53ST

Clarence Esplanade

PO12LR

High Street

PO12JB

Oyster Street

PO12EX

Warblington Street

PO12TY

White Hart Road

PO53DL

Cecil Place

PO12HS

High Street

PO53PA

Clarence Esplanade

PO13TE

Gunwharf Quays

PO12ED

St Michael's Road

PO53PS

Palmerston Road

PO52JD

South Parade

PO40SH

South Parade

PO40TR

South Parade

PO13FS

Gunwharf Quays

PO52EX

Clarence Parade

PO54AB

St Pauls Road

PO12GL

Broad Street

PO12ET

Warblington Street

PO12NP

Farthing Lane

PO53LS

Osborne Road

PO13ET

Gunwharf Quays

PO52JG

South Parade

PO52HH

Clarence Road

PO54EX

Landport Street

PO53ND

Osborne Road

PO13TU

Jupiter Court

PO13TH

Gunwharf Quays

PO40RW

St Helens Parade

PO12JG

Broad Street

PO53AF

Portland Road

PO52JP

South Parade

PO12BH

St Michael's Road

PO40SD

Clarendon Road

PO54AT

St Pauls Square

PO52HE

Auckland Road East

PO53NF

Netley Terrace

PO12PL

Merchants Row

PO52JE

South Parade

PO53LB

Osborne Road

PO12BS

King Charles Street

PO12TZ

Camber Place

PO53NT

Avenue De Caen

PO12JS

Oyster Mews

PO52HQ

Villiers Road

PO40RB

Alhambra Road

PO53SJ

Osborne Road

PO12LY

High Street

PO52PH

Waverley Road

PO53LX

Osborne Road

PO12TD

Blount Road

PO13BF

Gunwharf Quays

PO12HW

High Street

PO13TR

Gunwharf Quays

PO40RN

St Helens Parade

PO40SL

Clarendon Road

PO12EY

Nobbs Lane

PO40SY

Granada Road

PO12NA

High Street

PO13TG

Perseus Terrace

PO12JJ

East Street

PO53NH

Clifton Road

PO12LS

High Street

PO52EN

Clarence Parade

PO12TA

Pembroke Road

PO52LJ

South Parade

PO40TA

Clarendon Road

PO12JA

White Hart Road

PO13FH

Jupiter Court

PO52FH

Clarence Parade

PO40RR

St Helens Parade

PO40TB

South Parade

PO53AE

Clarence Esplanade

PO13TW

Jupiter Court

PO12RR

King Charles Street

PO40RZ

Granada Road

PO52AZ

South Parade

PO12UT

Warblington Street

PO40TD

Eastern Villas Road

PO40SP

South Parade

PO53XX

Clarence Esplanade

PO52HT

Lennox Road South

PO53NG

Netley Place

PO12EZ

St Thomass Street

PO53NE

Richmond Terrace

PO12HQ

Lombard Street

PO12PG

Hampshire Terrace

PO40UU

Eastern Villas Road

PO12QY

Hampshire Terrace

PO13BQ

The Canalside

PO12NS

Pembroke Road

PO12TE

Chadderton Gardens

PO13TS

Gunwharf Quays

Data Sources

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