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Portchester Castle

About

Portchester Castle ward lies within the northern part of Fareham, centred around the historic village of Portchester. The area is dominated by the impressive Norman keep and Roman walls of Portchester Castle itself, which overlooks the waters of Portsmouth Harbour. This ancient monument defines much of the locality's character, with residential streets radiating outwards from the castle grounds and the adjacent St. Mary's Church.

The ward includes the residential areas of Castle Street and Westlands, alongside the modern Portchester Precinct shopping area. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war developments and older properties. The shoreline along the harbour features mudflats and sailing clubs, with views across to Gosport. The castle's extensive outer bailey serves as a large public green space for the community.

Area overview

On average Portchester Castle has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portchester Castle is £58,397 per year. There are 4 schools in Portchester Castle: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Portchester Castle

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Portchester Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Portchester Castle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£440,000	£323,800	£390,500	£545,000	£678,250
Flats	10	£180,000	£109,850	£152,500	£219,375	£226,375
Semi-Detached	64	£360,000	£245,750	£310,000	£410,000	£470,000
Terraced	29	£320,000	£262,000	£290,000	£345,000	£421,000

10 years median price trend in Portchester Castle

All postcodes in Portchester Castle

PO169PU

Castle Street

PO168DP

Dore Avenue

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail