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About

Portsea is a densely populated residential district located on Portsea Island, forming part of the historic core of Portsmouth. The area is defined by its grid-like street pattern and a mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks. It is a primarily urban, inland neighbourhood situated north of the city's commercial centre and the harbour.

The area is home to the historic Garrison Church, which stands as a prominent local landmark. Stretching westward is Victoria Park, one of the city's principal green spaces. The residential streets are functional, with local shops and services catering to the community. The overall character is that of a practical, lived-in urban area central to the city's geography.

Area overview

On average Portsea has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year. There are 3 schools in Portsea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Portsea is home to around 10,275 people, with a population density of about 5,062.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portsea Population
10,275
Population density
5,062.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.53(+195%)
Shoplifting
41.27(+417%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.39(+139%)
Public order
23.26(+283%)
Other theft
15.67(+179%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,001
58.41%
Other White
898
8.74%
African
893
8.69%
Other Asian
396
3.85%
Indian
360
3.5%
Total population: 10,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,592
49.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,946
20.87%
No qualifications
1,056
11.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
806
8.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
5.58%
Total 16+ residents: 9,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
920
34.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
842
31.74%
Other social rented
410
15.45%
Owns with a mortgage
183
6.9%
Owns outright
168
6.33%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Portsea

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Portsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portsea 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 Portsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£110,000

10 years median price trend in Portsea

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

All postcodes in Portsea

PO12DT

St Michael's Road

PO12GG

Alec Rose Lane

PO12DS

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13EN

Ship Leopard Street

PO13FZ

Cross Street

PO35WW

Slindon Street

PO11DH

Edinburgh Road

PO13HH

Anchor Gate Road

PO11AT

Willis Road

PO54HL

Hyde Park Road

PO13AQ

Fleet Way

PO11DS

Stanhope Road

PO13PJ

Three Tun Close

PO54LW

Blackfriars Road

PO13GZ

Burnaby Road

PO13DU

Aylward Street

PO11FB

Stanhope Road

PO13HJ

Anglesea Road

PO13BN

Hanover Street

PO13EE

Queen Street

PO12AL

Charles Dickens

PO19SS

Charles Dickens

PO13LG

Queen Street

PO13AR

St Georges Square

PO13BH

Dean Street

PO11LQ

Canal Walk

PO13JB

Queen Street

PO13QD

The Hard

PO13HX

Queen Street

PO13NA

Marlborough Row

PO12XB

Slindon Street

PO13AU

St Georges Square

PO19YH

Charles Dickens

PO13AF

Burnaby Road

PO19SF

Charles Dickens

PO35WY

Slindon Street

PO13RD

Britain Street

PO19SE

Charles Dickens

PO12DD

Guildhall Walk

PO12DX

Charles Dickens Street

PO19YT

Charles Dickens

PO12EE

St Michaels Road

PO11JL

Australia Close

PO19SG

Charles Dickens

PO13FX

Burnaby Road

PO12EP

Charles Dickens

PO13PU

The Hard

PO12GA

White Swan Road

PO13AJ

St George's Way

PO12BD

Alec Rose Lane

PO14BE

Unicorn Road

PO13EA

The Hard

PO13GW

Admiralty Road

PO13FE

Kent Street

PO19RH

Slindon Street

PO13GL

Cross Street

PO19QG

Slindon Street

PO11BG

Charlotte Street

PO13FQ

North Street

PO13EW

Hawke Street

PO13FF

St James'S Street

PO19YJ

Charles Dickens

PO11EJ

Commercial Road

PO13JY

King William Street

PO13NB

Frigate Road

PO13BU

Kent Street

PO13JJ

King William Street

PO19UD

Charles Dickens

PO19XA

Charles Dickens

PO11EA

Commercial Road

PO12BE

Charles Dickens

PO19SD

Charles Dickens

PO13JE

Rawlinson Terrace

PO13AH

Portland Street

PO11DG

Stanhope Road

PO13JW

Blackthorn Terrace

PO13JG

King William Street

PO19SR

Charles Dickens

PO11RX

Arundel Street

PO19ZZ

Charles Dickens

PO13FL

Gloucester Road

PO19TN

Slindon Street

PO12AR

Charles Dickens

PO13JT

King William Street

PO12AN

Isambard Brunel Road

PO19SJ

Charles Dickens

PO13JR

The Hard

PO13DP

Rosemary Lane

PO19EJ

Slindon Street

PO13DQ

Bishop Street

PO13EZ

St Georges Business Centre

PO13QL

Burnaby Road

PO11LB

Upper Arundel Street

PO11BQ

Commercial Road

PO13AL

Beck Street

PO13FW

Aylward Street

PO19SN

Charles Dickens

PO13GP

Bonfire Corner

PO11DW

Stanhope Road

PO27ZU

Slindon Street

Data Sources

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