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Portishead West

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About

Portishead West covers the residential and coastal areas on the western side of the town. The ward includes the marina development and Lake Grounds park, which features a boating lake and stretches along the Severn Estuary. Housing here ranges from modern apartments near the waterfront to older estates further inland. The coastline provides views across the water to Wales and is a focal point for local recreation.

The area is shaped by its maritime history, with the prominent Portishead Point lighthouse marking the entrance to the channel. Economic activity is centred around the marina and its associated businesses. Transport links include the B3124 road, and the ward contains several primary schools serving the community. The open spaces along the shore contrast with the more densely built neighbourhoods surrounding the high street.

Area overview

On average Portishead West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portishead West is £67,252 per year. There are 2 schools in Portishead West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Portishead West is home to around 9,161 people, with a population density of about 2,824.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portishead West Population
9,161
Population density
2,824.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.51(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.13(-25%)
Public order
8.08(+24%)
Other theft
5.13(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,489
92.66%
Other White
316
3.45%
Irish
53
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.51%
Other
40
0.44%
Total population: 9,161

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,126
41.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,272
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,074
14.12%
No qualifications
876
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
672
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,606

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,848
47.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,341
34.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
8.62%
Other social rented
227
5.83%
Social rents from council
72
1.85%
Total households: 3,896

Property prices in Portishead West

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Portishead West area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,600 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portishead West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£525,000
Flats16£185,000
Semi-Detached23£405,000
Terraced21£310,000

10 years median price trend in Portishead West

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

All postcodes in Portishead West

BS208DW

Nore Road

BS208NB

Charlcombe Rise

BS206DP

Quantock Road

BS208EH

Glenwood Rise

BS208GB

Black Nore Point

BS208LF

Hillside Road

BS208DZ

Severnmead

BS206EA

Down Road

BS208RR

Lindsey Close

BS208HH

Kings Road

BS206NA

Avon Way

BS208RJ

Merlin Park

BS206DZ

The Deans

BS206DY

Down Road

BS208FE

Crest Heights

BS208JL

Redcliffe Bay

BS208ES

Beechwood Drive

BS208RW

Merlin Park

BS208JR

Hillside Road

BS208JA

Cheslefield

BS208RN

Merlin Park

BS206SN

St Marys Park Road

BS206TT

Cedar Way

BS206DR

Quantock Road

BS208JJ

Merlin Park

BS208ED

Pinecroft

BS208JQ

Little Halt

BS208LP

Branscombe Walk

BS208HF

Pembroke Road

BS208LU

Badger Rise

BS206NL

Queens Avenue

BS208AS

Brock End

BS206DD

Mendip Road

BS208ET

Sage Close

BS208HD

Pembroke Road

BS206DG

Mendip Road

BS206SS

Oak Drive

BS206DH

Brendon Road

BS208HN

Hillcrest Road

BS208EA

Riverleaze

BS206PF

Lower Down Road

BS208DH

Harmony Drive

BS208BT

Denny View

BS208HW

Kingsway

BS206ED

The Downs

BS206LH

Springfield Road

BS206NQ

Severn Road

BS206DB

Mendip Road

BS206ND

Rippleside

BS206NH

Queens Avenue

BS208EN

Nore Road

BS206BF

Rose Hill

BS206LT

Avon Way

BS208AX

Badger Rise

BS208HR

Queensway

BS208DN

Nore Road

BS206DA

Mendip Road

BS206LU

Avon Way

BS208BX

Down Close

BS206SP

Birch Grove

BS208HP

Hillcrest Road

BS206XB

Frobisher Avenue

BS206LA

Raleigh Rise

BS208DA

Down Road

BS206DJ

Brendon Road

BS206EE

The Downs

BS208RA

Down Road

BS208DL

Norewood Grove

BS208RQ

Ridge Close

BS208EY

Nore Road

BS206EB

Down Road

BS208EX

Nore Road

BS208RD

Tower Road

BS208BZ

Monmouth Close

BS208JU

Valley Road

BS208LE

Northfield Road

BS206EQ

The Deans

BS206SU

Elm Walk

BS208JG

Highfield Drive

BS208LN

Nightingale Rise

BS208EU

Hillside Road

BS208HS

Hillcrest Road

BS208EZ

Nore Road

BS208BH

Down Road

BS206DQ

Brendon Road

BS208QY

Valley Road

BS208JZ

Valley Road

BS208JB

Chesle Way

BS208HB

Redcliffe Close

BS208BY

Bedwin Close

BS206XW

Willow Close

BS208BW

Bruton Avenue

BS206NS

Gordano View

BS208HX

Hillgay Close

BS206NE

Briary Road

BS208RH

Hilltop

BS206PQ

West Hill

BS206EG

The Deans

BS206LL

Friary Road

BS206NW

Link Road

Data Sources

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