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Portishead North

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About

Portishead North ward covers the northern residential areas of the town, characterised by modern housing developments and established neighbourhoods. The area includes the Lake Grounds, a popular park with a boating lake and promenade along the Bristol Channel. Residential streets are primarily post-war and newer builds, with local shopping parades serving the community.

The ward is defined by its coastal position, with the Portishead Point and Battery Point headland offering views across the Severn Estuary. This headland contains the remains of a former coastal artillery battery. Inland, the area includes the Gordano School campus and playing fields, alongside continued residential expansion on its northern fringes.

Area overview

On average Portishead North has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portishead North is £61,664 per year. There are 1 schools in Portishead North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Portishead North is home to around 4,799 people, with a population density of about 3,167.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portishead North Population
4,799
Population density
3,167.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.72(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.42(+135%)
Shoplifting
27.71(+315%)
Public order
17.5(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.79(+127%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,292
89.42%
Other White
206
4.29%
Irish
48
1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.9%
Other Asian
34
0.71%
Total population: 4,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,702
42.71%
Level 3 (A level)
656
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
534
13.4%
No qualifications
534
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
282
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 3,985

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
921
41.43%
Owns with a mortgage
697
31.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
355
15.97%
Other social rented
135
6.07%
Other forms of private rent
54
2.43%
Total households: 2,223

Property prices in Portishead North

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Portishead North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portishead North 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 Portishead North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£657,500
Flats27£232,500
Semi-Detached19£450,000
Terraced18£407,500

10 years median price trend in Portishead North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portishead North.

Data Sources

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