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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

PO13GU

Admiralty Road

PO13JJ

King William Street

PO14AH

Charlotte Street

PO11DW

Stanhope Road

PO11RB

Canal Walk

PO12GP

Alec Rose Lane

PO12NE

Charles Dickens

PO13FF

St James'S Street

PO13RE

St Georges Way

PO54LD

Denning Mews

PO19WZ

Slindon Street

PO19YQ

Charles Dickens

PO11DG

Stanhope Road

PO13AJ

St George's Way

PO13BS

Kent Street

PO13JA

Queen Street

PO13PJ

Three Tun Close

PO54HW

Plymouth Street

PO13NU

Charles Dickens

PO11NB

Arundel Street

PO12DF

White Swan Road

PO13AQ

Fleet Way

PO13JP

Prince George Street

PO19TY

Slindon Street

PO19YD

Charles Dickens

PO54HP

Hyde Park Road

PO13AT

St Georges Square

PO13EL

Pavillion View

PO13GQ

Bonfire Corner

PO13NB

Frigate Road

PO13PA

The Hard

PO19EJ

Slindon Street

PO19XP

Charles Dickens

PO11AA

Slindon Street

PO11BQ

Commercial Road

PO12BQ

Charles Dickens

PO13EA

The Hard

PO13FX

Burnaby Road

PO13GF

Cross Street

PO13HU

Admiralty Road

PO11BZ

Station Street

PO11JY

Bridport Street

PO12DQ

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO13GE

Cross Street

PO13JT

King William Street

PO13PL

Kent Street

PO13RP

Sun Street

PO19TB

Slindon Street

PO12PR

St Michael's Road

PO13GR

Admiralty Road

PO13HY

Queen Street

PO13LR

College Road

PO11NG

Arundel Street

PO11SA

Arundel Street

PO19SG

Charles Dickens

PO19YR

Charles Dickens

PO11EQ

Charlotte Street

PO13DF

Bishop Street

PO13HB

College Street

PO14RL

Alfred Road

PO19SN

Charles Dickens

PO19YJ

Charles Dickens

PO54LW

Blackfriars Road

PO11LD

Arundel Street

PO13AU

St Georges Square

PO13AW

Lion Street

PO13EZ

St Georges Business Centre

PO13HT

Queen Street

PO11EP

Charlotte Street

PO11JU

Upper Arundel Street

PO11TD

Arundel Street

PO12SA

Alec Rose Lane

PO13DA

Bishop Street

PO13QA

Alfred Road

PO19SU

Charles Dickens

PO11LG

Canal Walk

PO12AX

Charles Dickens

PO12RX

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13BH

Dean Street

PO13FP

Admiralty Road

PO13GJ

Cross Street

PO13HF

Queen Street

PO19SL

Charles Dickens

PO12DB

Charles Dickens

PO13EH

Hawke Street

PO13LG

Queen Street

PO11DD

Charlotte Street

PO11EA

Commercial Road

PO12EP

Charles Dickens

PO19AF

Slindon Street

PO19AZ

Slindon Street

PO19LP

Slindon Street

PO19UH

Slindon Street

PO19YN

Charles Dickens

PO54LH

Greetham Street

PO11LB

Upper Arundel Street

PO12DS

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13FE

Kent Street

PO13JW

Blackthorn Terrace

PO19XY

Charles Dickens

Data Sources

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