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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, roughly 2.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 42% 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. The median sale price in Portsea is £175,000 (around £312 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £220,000. There are 2 schools in Portsea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 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

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £312
Sales (last 12 months): 17
Typical range (middle 50%): £110K – £220K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Portsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£250,700£394
Flats15£156,000£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Portsea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portsea.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£182,750—
2017£170,000£250,000
2018£175,000£282,498
2019£156,000£191,000
2020£207,500£220,000
2021£170,000£265,000
2022£170,000£272,500
2023£182,500£280,000
2024£165,000£274,000
2025£122,000£280,000
2026£177,500£250,700
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portsea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portsea.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£310—
2017£305£249
2018£326£268
2019£336£248
2020£315£230
2021£352£355
2022£303£342
2023£288£352
2024£290£327
2025£287£372
2026£298£394
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portsea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Portsea in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.