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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

PO11AB

Charles Dickens

PO12AB

Charles Dickens

PO13NL

Aldrich Road

PO13LT

Main Road

PO19XY

Charles Dickens

PO13NG

Blake Road

PO13EL

Pavillion View

PO14AH

Charlotte Street

PO13JL

Cumberland Street

PO13HZ

Queen Street

PO11AQ

Charlotte Street

PO13HB

College Street

PO11FD

Charlotte Street

PO13DE

Portland Street

PO12FT

Dugald Drummond Street

PO13AS

Burnaby Road

PO19YP

Charles Dickens

PO13JU

King William Street

PO13EP

Clock Street

PO12SP

Charles Dickens

PO13LJ

College Road

PO12PT

Guildhall Walk

PO19YR

Charles Dickens

PO11BU

Commercial Road

PO35YW

Slindon Street

PO13AZ

St Georges Square

PO11EP

Charlotte Street

PO11SA

Arundel Street

PO13DS

The Hard

PO12PJ

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO19UH

Slindon Street

PO13FJ

Kent Street

PO13DA

Bishop Street

PO12DH

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO12BF

White Swan Road

PO13GJ

Cross Street

PO11AA

Slindon Street

PO13FT

Cross Street

PO13EH

Hawke Street

PO13GE

Cross Street

PO14AA

Spring Street

PO54FB

Dugald Drummond Street

PO11DD

Charlotte Street

PO13GS

Admiralty Road

PO19SU

Charles Dickens

PO11EX

Commercial Road

PO13FY

Bishop Street

PO12QR

Charles Dickens

PO12PQ

Charles Dickens

PO19QE

Slindon Street

PO19QF

Slindon Street

PO14RP

Charlotte Street

PO13PP

Sea Mill Gardens

PO13GF

Cross Street

PO13PY

Admiral's Walk

PO13LB

York Place

PO12EB

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO12GP

Alec Rose Lane

PO19UZ

Charles Dickens

PO19UG

Slindon Street

PO13BB

St Georges Square

PO11JJ

Australia Close

PO19LP

Slindon Street

PO13FU

Prince George Street

PO11LE

Railway View

PO12PR

St Michael's Road

PO13FG

Aylward Street

PO13NU

Charles Dickens

PO11BX

Fountain Street

PO13HY

Queen Street

PO14RL

Alfred Road

PO19YL

Charles Dickens

PO11DZ

Stanhope Road

PO13GG

Cross Street

PO11NG

Arundel Street

PO19PR

Slindon Street

PO12RY

Guildhall Walk

PO19TY

Slindon Street

PO19WZ

Slindon Street

PO13GU

Admiralty Road

PO12BZ

King Henry I Street

PO12DB

Charles Dickens

PO13JZ

North Street

PO19PX

Slindon Street

PO19AF

Slindon Street

PO13QA

Alfred Road

PO13JH

Blossom Square

PO19HG

Slindon Street

PO19ST

Charles Dickens

PO13PA

The Hard

PO13RA

St Georges Way

PO13PB

Aylward Street

PO19QL

Slindon Street

PO35YN

Slindon Street

PO19SB

Charles Dickens

PO13HL

Queen Street

PO12AJ

Charles Dickens

PO11DE

Edinburgh Road

PO19WW

Slindon Street

PO13RP

Sun Street

Data Sources

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