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Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

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About

Old Portsmouth is a historic area with narrow streets and Georgian architecture, home to landmarks like the Square Tower and the Cathedral of St. Thomas. The area retains its maritime character, with views of the Solent and the Spinnaker Tower. Nearby, Gunwharf Quays offers shopping and dining, blending modern amenities with the area's naval heritage.

Southsea Common is a large open green space adjacent to the seafront, used for events, sports, and leisure. The area includes Southsea Castle, built by Henry VIII, and the D-Day Story museum. The common connects to a pebble beach, providing a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Together, Old Portsmouth and Southsea Common combine history, recreation, and waterfront access.

Area overview

On average Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 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 of residents in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £46,300 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
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

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

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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 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
Detached2£602,500
Flats101£225,000
Semi-Detached7£590,000
Terraced30£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

PO12EG

Cambridge Road

PO12TZ

Camber Place

PO40AF

Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

PO40BX

Granada Road

PO40RE

Alhambra Road

PO40QS

St Helens Parade

PO40RB

Alhambra Road

PO52EZ

Clarence Parade

PO12HA

St Thomas's Street

PO12LN

High Street

PO12QZ

Hampshire Terrace

PO12TF

Chatham Drive

PO13TD

Jupiter Court

PO40QJ

St Helens Parade

PO40SA

Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common

PO52EY

Clarence Parade

PO52JF

South Parade

PO53NN

Clarence Parade

PO53NT

Avenue De Caen

Data Sources

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