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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

PO12RX

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13AP

St James'S Street

PO13PH

Aylward Street

PO13BD

St Georges Square

PO13GD

Queen Street

PO12DF

White Swan Road

PO11DY

Stanhope Road

PO11NL

Arundel Street

PO13BZ

Curzon Howe Road

PO13EF

Wickham Street

PO11RB

Canal Walk

PO19YD

Charles Dickens

PO11LF

Railway View

PO54HW

Plymouth Street

PO19SL

Charles Dickens

PO11BT

Commercial Road

PO11BZ

Station Street

PO11BA

Charlotte Street

PO12DU

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13FP

Admiralty Road

PO12AH

Lord Montgomery Way

PO19SQ

Charles Dickens

PO35SJ

Slindon Street

PO13HF

Queen Street

PO13AN

Beck Street

PO13BX

Kent Street

PO19YS

Charles Dickens

PO49YE

Charles Dickens

PO13JX

King William Street

PO11JU

Upper Arundel Street

PO11FA

Charlotte Street

PO13PX

Main Road

PO54NL

Blackfriars Road

PO13DF

Bishop Street

PO11ND

Arundel Street

PO13QX

Main Road

PO13GB

Queen Street

PO12RW

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13HT

Queen Street

PO12AY

Charles Dickens Street

PO27AA

Circular Road

PO19LZ

Slindon Street

PO19YN

Charles Dickens

PO13LU

Main Road

PO19YQ

Charles Dickens

PO54HP

Hyde Park Road

PO11NA

Durham Street

PO12BQ

Charles Dickens

PO12GN

Isambard Brunel Road

PO14RR

Fountain Street

PO13AW

Lion Street

PO13HW

Queen Street

PO35YJ

Slindon Street

PO13JS

Cumberland Street

PO13DG

Bishop Street

PO13DR

Victory Road

PO13GR

Admiralty Road

PO12DQ

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO11NU

Arundel Street

PO13JN

Cumberland Street

PO13BW

Hanover Street

PO19XP

Charles Dickens

PO13BS

Kent Street

PO11LA

Upper Arundel Street

PO11JT

Surrey Street

PO13DT

The Hard

PO13HS

Queen Street

PO13DN

Ordnance Row

PO13GN

Bonfire Corner

PO54LL

Blackfriars Road

PO13AY

St Georges Square

PO13JF

King William Street

PO19FF

Slindon Street

PO28TT

Slindon Street

PO13NW

Aldrich Road

PO12AX

Charles Dickens

PO13PT

The Hard

PO51XQ

Slindon Street

PO13HE

Queen Street

PO11NB

Arundel Street

PO13GT

Admiralty Road

PO12ZT

Slindon Street

PO11NP

Arundel Street

PO11LD

Arundel Street

PO19WL

Slindon Street

PO13AB

Lion Terrace

PO19SH

Charles Dickens

PO11HL

Boarhunt Close

PO54LH

Greetham Street

PO13LH

Unicorn Road

PO19YG

Charles Dickens

PO11TD

Arundel Street

PO54LD

Denning Mews

PO13RF

St Georges Way

PO13JP

Prince George Street

PO13FN

Bonfire Corner

PO13NH

Anchor Lane

PO13LR

College Road

PO11ZP

Slindon Street

PO13HG

Bishop Crispian Way

Data Sources

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