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About

Portswood is a residential area located directly north of Southampton city centre. The ward is primarily defined by its main shopping street, which contains a mix of independent retailers, cafes, and essential chain stores serving the local community. The University of Southampton's main campus borders the area to the west, influencing the demographic and providing a steady flow of students. Housing is a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside larger converted properties and modern apartment blocks.

The area is well-connected by major bus routes along Portswood Road and Burgess Road. A notable local feature is the former Astoria building, a well-known art deco venue that has been a cinema and bingo hall. Green space is provided by the expansive Southampton Common on its southern boundary, offering walking paths and recreational facilities. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on local convenience rather than tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Portswood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portswood is £53,612 per year. There are 4 schools in Portswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Portswood

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £249,998 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,394,125.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portswood 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 Portswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£772,500
Flats71£170,000
Semi-Detached29£285,000
Terraced20£269,250

10 years median price trend in Portswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portswood.

All postcodes in Portswood

SO171RS

Grosvenor Gardens

SO171AB

Westwood Road

SO171ER

Winn Road

SO171DG

Westwood Road

SO171DL

Westwood Road

SO171WH

Westwood Road

SO171RA

Brookvale Road

SO172BJ

Portswood Road

SO171BE

Hartley Avenue

SO171AE

Richmond Gardens

SO171AW

Omdurman Road

SO171DA

Westwood Road

SO172NN

Priory Avenue

SO172LN

Aberdeen Road

SO172JL

South Road

SO171DB

Westwood Road

SO171TL

University Road

SO171UB

Welbeck Avenue

SO171BX

Oakmount Avenue

SO172ER

Lawn Road

SO172WE

The Broadway

SO172HX

Adelaide Road

SO172NZ

Kent Road

SO172GS

Thackeray Road

SO171SS

Welbeck Avenue

SO171WY

Woodstock Drive

SO172LL

Aberdeen Road

SO172FJ

St Denys Road

SO172GG

St Denys Road

SO171PA

Heatherdeane Road

SO171WT

Winn Road

SO172GH

St Denys Road

SO171RT

Grosvenor Road

SO172GQ

Woodside Road

SO171RZ

Richmond Gardens

SO172HH

Tennyson Road

SO171UD

Brookvale Road

SO172AG

Portswood Road

SO172JR

Priory Road

SO171QJ

Roselands Gardens

SO172HD

Westridge Road

SO171SY

Church Lane

SO171UH

Oakmount Avenue

SO171EB

Oakmount Avenue

SO172JU

Priory Road

SO171TB

Royston Close

SO171RG

Orchards Way

SO172WL

Pettinger Gardens

SO172HT

Priory Road

SO171UW

Westbourne Crescent

SO172NE

Brookvale Road

SO172AX

Belmont Road

SO172LF

Portswood Road

SO172NU

Priory Avenue

SO172GP

Woodside Road

SO172NA

North Road

SO171UX

Westwood Road

SO172JE

Railway View Road

SO171DD

Westwood Road

SO172UA

Belmont Road

SO171QY

Brookvale Road

SO171DP

Westwood Road

SO171SA

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171QF

Highcrown Street

SO171RF

Orchards Way

SO171SH

Holyrood Avenue

SO172JF

Eastfield Road

SO171EU

Winn Road

SO171XB

Crofton Close

SO171NR

Highfield Lane

SO171SB

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171QZ

Highfield Close

SO172LU

Aberdeen Road

SO171DN

Westwood Road

SO171AP

Brookvale Road

SO171RQ

Grosvenor Road

SO171QW

Uplands Way

SO171AQ

Highfield Lane

SO171GG

Winn Road

SO171NQ

Highfield Lane

SO172JB

Ivy Road

SO171DF

Winn Road

SO172LG

Kent Road

SO171NU

Russell Place

SO171WW

Grosvenor Road

SO172LE

Portswood Road

SO172BA

Portswood Road

SO171RB

Highfield Lane

SO171EX

Winn Road

SO172XA

St Augustine Gardens

SO171DS

Oakmount Avenue

SO172TY

Adelaide Road

SO171QU

Abbotts Way

SO171RL

Highfield Lane

SO172GJ

Woodside Road

SO171QS

Brookvale Road

SO171RP

Highfield Lane

SO172HU

Adelaide Road

SO172GD

Belmont Road

SO172HZ

Adelaide Road

Data Sources

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