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About

Portsea is a densely populated area in the heart of Portsmouth, known for its historic naval connections. The area is home to the Portsmouth Naval Base, one of the oldest in the UK, and the historic dockyard, which attracts visitors interested in maritime history. The streets are lined with Victorian terraced houses, reflecting the area's working-class roots and its long association with the Royal Navy.

Portsea is bordered by the waterfront, offering views of the harbor and access to ferry services. The area has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with local shops and pubs serving the community. Despite its urban setting, Portsea retains a strong sense of identity, shaped by its naval heritage and close-knit neighborhoods. The area is also within walking distance of Portsmouth’s city center, making it a practical location for residents.

Area overview

On average Portsea has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Portsea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
245
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 11 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Portsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £230,000.

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
Flats11£160,000

10 years median price trend in Portsea

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

All postcodes in Portsea

PO19XY

Portsea

PO12AJ

Portsea

PO12AU

Portsea

PO12AY

Charles Dickens Street

PO13AB

Queen Street

PO13DS

Clock Street

PO13GG

Cross Street

PO13JN

King William Street

PO13PH

Aylward Street

PO13PU

The Hard

PO19HG

Slindon Street

PO19SD

Portsea

PO35YN

Slindon Street

PO54NL

Blackfriars Road

PO11EY

Buckingham Street

PO11HL

Boarhunt Close

PO12FR

Portsea

PO12GN

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13FT

Cross Street

PO13HD

College Street

PO13HW

Bishop Street

PO13PP

St George's Way

PO35WW

Slindon Street

PO51XQ

Slindon Street

PO54LF

Greetham Street

PO12AN

Isambard Brunel Road

PO12PJ

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO13AR

St Georges Square

PO13BW

Hanover Street

PO13DT

College Street

PO13FU

Prince George Street

PO13GP

Bonfire Corner

PO13JR

The Hard

PO13LH

Unicorn Road

PO13PT

The Hard

PO19SR

Portsea

PO13AY

Kent Street

PO13BA

Britain Street

PO13PX

Main Road

PO14AA

Spring Street

PO11NL

Arundel Street

PO13BB

St Georges Square

PO13ER

Havant Street

PO13HQ

Bishop Crispian Way

PO13JU

King William Street

PO13LB

Queen Street

PO13RD

Britain Street

PO14BE

Unicorn Road

PO19FF

Slindon Street

PO54LE

Dugald Drummond Street

PO11DH

Edinburgh Road

PO11FD

Charlotte Street

PO12RW

Isambard Brunel Road

PO12XB

Slindon Street

PO13BZ

Curzon Howe Road

PO13JE

King William Street

PO13JY

King William Street

PO13PY

Admiral's Walk

PO13RF

St George's Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.