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Portslade by Sea

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About

Portslade by Sea lies along the English Channel coastline, west of Hove. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its western boundary is marked by the industrial and port facilities of Shoreham Harbour, which historically shaped its development.

The seafront features a long shingle beach and a coastal path. The old village centre around St Nicolas Church retains a separate identity from the later railway-era expansion. The area is home to the Foredown Tower, a former water tower housing a camera obscura.

Area overview

On average Portslade by Sea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portslade by Sea is £62,233 per year. There are 3 schools in Portslade by Sea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Portslade by Sea is home to around 8,646 people, with a population density of about 5,378.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portslade by Sea Population
8,646
Population density
5,378.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.51(-32%)
Shoplifting
15.61(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(+23%)
Public order
7.06(+16%)
Other theft
6.48(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,588
76.19%
Other White
738
8.53%
Other
196
2.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
143
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
133
1.54%
Total population: 8,647

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,125
45.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,064
15.56%
No qualifications
832
12.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,840

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,287
36.48%
Owns outright
963
27.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
855
24.23%
Social rents from council
192
5.44%
Other social rented
139
3.94%
Total households: 3,528

Property prices in Portslade by Sea

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Portslade by Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £1,585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portslade by Sea 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 Portslade by Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£876,500
Flats37£300,000
Semi-Detached33£825,000
Terraced28£513,110

10 years median price trend in Portslade by Sea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portslade by Sea.

All postcodes in Portslade by Sea

BN35SW

Portland Lane

BN411LB

Church Road

BN411YB

South Portslade

BN419FD

Wish

BN419FE

Wish

BN419FR

Wish

BN419FS

Wish

BN419FT

Wish

BN419FU

Wish

BN419FB

Wish

Data Sources

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