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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

PO11LF

Railway View

PO11NA

Durham Street

PO12DT

St Michael's Road

PO12GJ

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13GZ

Burnaby Road

PO13LJ

College Road

PO14RP

Charlotte Street

PO19SQ

Charles Dickens

PO12AJ

Charles Dickens

PO12AU

Charles Dickens

PO19SD

Charles Dickens

PO54NL

Blackfriars Road

PO12AY

Charles Dickens Street

PO13AB

Lion Terrace

PO13DS

The Hard

PO13GG

Cross Street

PO13JN

Cumberland Street

PO13PH

Aylward Street

PO13PU

The Hard

PO19HG

Slindon Street

PO54HL

Hyde Park Road

PO11EY

Buckingham Street

PO12GN

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13FT

Cross Street

PO13HD

College Street

PO51XQ

Slindon Street

PO54LF

Denning Mews

PO11HL

Boarhunt Close

PO12FR

Charles Dickens

PO13HW

Queen Street

PO13PP

Sea Mill Gardens

PO35WW

Slindon Street

PO13BW

Hanover Street

PO13DT

The Hard

PO13FU

Prince George Street

PO13GP

Bonfire Corner

PO13JR

The Hard

PO13LH

Unicorn Road

PO13PT

The Hard

PO12AN

Isambard Brunel Road

PO12PJ

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO13AR

St Georges Square

PO13PX

Main Road

PO13AY

St Georges Square

PO13BA

Britain Street

PO14AA

Spring Street

PO11NL

Arundel Street

PO13BB

St Georges Square

PO13ER

Havant Street

PO13JU

King William Street

PO13LB

York Place

PO13RD

Britain Street

PO19FF

Slindon Street

PO19UD

Charles Dickens

PO54LE

Denning Mews

PO13HQ

Bishop Crispian Way

PO12RW

Isambard Brunel Road

PO13BZ

Curzon Howe Road

PO13JE

Rawlinson Terrace

PO13PY

Admiral's Walk

PO11DH

Edinburgh Road

PO11FD

Charlotte Street

PO13JY

King William Street

PO13RF

St Georges Way

PO19SR

Charles Dickens

PO12AR

Charles Dickens

PO35WY

Slindon Street

Data Sources

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