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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 206 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
206
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
99.37(+215%)
Shoplifting
43.41(+441%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.98(+159%)
Public order
25.79(+322%)
Other theft
18.49(+231%)
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 £160,000 in Portsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £280,000.

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
Flats12£152,500
Terraced1£280,000

10 years median price trend in Portsea

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

All postcodes in Portsea

PO11DE

Edinburgh Road

PO11NX

Arundel Street

PO12FT

Dugald Drummond Street

PO13DG

Bishop Street

PO13FJ

Kent Street

PO13FZ

Cross Street

PO13HJ

Anglesea Road

PO13HR

Queen Street

PO14RJ

Marketway

PO19QE

Slindon Street

PO19XA

Charles Dickens

PO11BX

Fountain Street

PO13GA

Queen Street

PO13QD

The Hard

PO35YJ

Slindon Street

PO11BY

Commercial Road

PO11JT

Surrey Street

PO12DX

Charles Dickens Street

PO12GA

White Swan Road

PO13AN

Beck Street

PO13BD

St Georges Square

PO13DP

Rosemary Lane

PO13FL

Gloucester Road

PO19XZ

Charles Dickens

PO19UG

Slindon Street

PO12EE

St Michaels Road

PO12GB

Charles Dickens

PO13RH

St Georges Way

PO13RQ

Britain Street

PO19RH

Slindon Street

PO49YE

Charles Dickens

PO11DZ

Stanhope Road

PO13NW

Aldrich Road

PO19QF

Slindon Street

PO13AP

St James'S Street

PO13FW

Aylward Street

PO27AA

Circular Road

PO13JL

Cumberland Street

PO12PT

Guildhall Walk

PO13RA

St Georges Way

PO11EZ

Buckingham Street

PO11JJ

Australia Close

PO12BD

Alec Rose Lane

PO12DN

Guildhall Walk

PO12DZ

Anglesea Road

PO13AS

Burnaby Road

PO13DN

Ordnance Row

PO13EF

Wickham Street

PO13HN

Queen Street

PO19LZ

Slindon Street

PO19QL

Slindon Street

PO19XG

Slindon Street

PO19YL

Charles Dickens

PO11AB

Charles Dickens

PO12BE

Charles Dickens

PO12RY

Guildhall Walk

PO13JH

Blossom Square

PO13JS

Cumberland Street

PO13LU

Main Road

PO13QL

Burnaby Road

PO19PX

Slindon Street

PO19UZ

Charles Dickens

PO11DY

Stanhope Road

PO12DD

Guildhall Walk

PO13GH

Cross Street

PO13GW

Admiralty Road

PO13HL

Queen Street

PO49WW

Slindon Street

PO12GG

Alec Rose Lane

PO13AA

Queen Street

PO13AL

Beck Street

PO13DE

Portland Street

PO13FQ

North Street

PO13GL

Cross Street

PO13RJ

Frank Judd Court

PO12BL

Alec Rose Lane

PO13LS

Main Road

PO13RG

Britain Street

PO19TN

Slindon Street

PO13AH

Portland Street

PO13FY

Bishop Street

PO11FB

Stanhope Road

PO13HZ

Queen Street

PO13PB

Aylward Street

PO13QX

Main Road

PO35YW

Slindon Street

PO11DS

Stanhope Road

PO11NP

Arundel Street

PO11ZP

Slindon Street

PO12ZT

Slindon Street

PO12QR

Charles Dickens

PO11LA

Upper Arundel Street

PO13HX

Queen Street

PO14RR

Fountain Street

PO11ND

Arundel Street

PO12BF

White Swan Road

PO13BL

Butcher Street

PO13DU

Aylward Street

PO13EP

Clock Street

PO13FN

Bonfire Corner

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.