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Portsmouth

England / South East / Portsmouth

About

Portsmouth is a coastal city and unitary authority in South East England, located primarily on Portsea Island. It is known for its historic naval dockyard, which has played a key role in Britain's maritime history. The city is home to several landmarks, including the Spinnaker Tower and the remains of Portsmouth’s medieval defences.

The district covers an area of around 40 square kilometres, with a mix of urban development and waterfront spaces. Portsmouth has strong transport links, including ferry connections to the Isle of Wight and continental Europe. The city also hosts the University of Portsmouth, contributing to its student population. Residential areas range from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting its long history as a naval and commercial hub.

Area overview

On average Portsmouth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Portsmouth is £43,677 per year. There are 69 schools in Portsmouth: 48 primary (0 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 12 secondary (2 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portsmouth Population
208,003
Population density
5,149.8 per km²

Demographics

British
161,664
77.72%
Other White
14,105
6.78%
African
5,369
2.58%
Bangladeshi
4,742
2.28%
Other Asian
3,805
1.83%
Total population: 208,001

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
23,066
26.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
22,196
25.76%
Owns outright
21,958
25.49%
Social rents from council
9,394
10.9%
Other social rented
6,113
7.1%
Total households: 86,155

Property prices in Portsmouth

Based on 2,269 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Portsmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached81£515,000
Flats597£169,950
Semi-Detached265£350,000
Terraced1,326£266,550

10 years price trend in Portsmouth

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.