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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

PO13HR

Queen Street

PO13AA

Queen Street

PO19XZ

Charles Dickens

PO12AU

Charles Dickens

PO11BW

Edinburgh Road

PO13RE

St Georges Way

PO13HA

College Street

PO11EY

Buckingham Street

PO12EA

Charles Dickens

PO11EZ

Buckingham Street

PO12DY

Charles Dickens

PO13BY

Union Street

PO12DN

Guildhall Walk

PO12BL

Alec Rose Lane

PO11NH

Arundel Street

PO13AT

St Georges Square

PO19TB

Slindon Street

PO13LX

College Road

PO49WW

Slindon Street

PO11JY

Bridport Street

PO13GA

Queen Street

PO13EG

Benbow Place

PO13RJ

Frank Judd Court

PO12DZ

Anglesea Road

PO12NE

Charles Dickens

PO12DL

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO19RS

Slindon Street

PO54LF

Denning Mews

PO13HN

Queen Street

PO13DJ

Anglesea Road

PO13GY

College Street

PO12GJ

Isambard Brunel Road

PO19AZ

Slindon Street

PO12SA

Alec Rose Lane

PO11BY

Commercial Road

PO11EH

Station Street

PO11LG

Canal Walk

PO19UF

Charles Dickens

PO19SP

Charles Dickens

PO13ER

Havant Street

PO13HU

Queen Street

PO12GB

Charles Dickens

PO13RH

St Georges Way

PO13RQ

Britain Street

PO11NX

Arundel Street

PO13BA

Britain Street

PO13EY

St Georges Business Centre

PO13BL

Butcher Street

PO54LE

Denning Mews

PO13LS

Main Road

PO12FR

Charles Dickens

PO13JA

Queen Street

PO14BF

Charles Dickens

PO13EJ

Hawke Street

PO13HQ

Bishop Crispian Way

PO13PL

Kent Street

PO13GH

Cross Street

PO11DN

Stanhope Road

PO14RJ

Marketway

PO11EQ

Charlotte Street

PO13BE

Victory Road

PO13RG

Britain Street

PO19XG

Slindon Street

PO13HD

College Street

PO11NR

Terminus Industrial Estate

PO19SA

Charles Dickens

PO13GQ

Bonfire Corner

Data Sources

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