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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

BS208RB

Down Road

Data Sources

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