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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,221,000.

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£625,000
Flats56£170,000
Semi-Detached31£320,000
Terraced17£289,000

10 years median price trend in Portswood

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

All postcodes in Portswood

SO171QL

Brookvale Road

SO171UB

Welbeck Avenue

SO172TY

Adelaide Road

SO171ER

Winn Road

SO171UU

Welbeck Avenue

SO171WW

Grosvenor Road

SO172GG

St Denys Road

SO171EL

Winn Road

SO171RT

Grosvenor Road

SO172EY

Lawn Road

SO172NP

Horseshoe Bridge

SO171AJ

Winn Road

SO171AW

Omdurman Road

SO171QJ

Roselands Gardens

SO171RP

Highfield Lane

SO172FY

Portswood Road

SO172GH

St Denys Road

SO172JP

Ivy Road

SO172UA

Belmont Road

SO172WS

Janaway Gardens

SO171EN

Winn Road

SO171NS

Abbotts Way

SO171QF

Highcrown Street

SO172FL

St Denys Road

SO172JB

Ivy Road

SO171DW

Blenheim Avenue

SO171QG

Roselands Gardens

SO171RQ

Grosvenor Road

SO171WH

Westwood Road

SO172FE

Osborne Road South

SO172FF

Osborne Road North

SO172WX

Portswood Road

SO171PY

Highfield Lane

SO171SG

Highfield Crescent

SO172GQ

Woodside Road

SO172UP

Ivy Road

SO171QE

Highcrown Street

SO171PW

Brookvale Road

SO171UE

Cranford Way

SO172GW

Tennyson Road

SO171DD

Westwood Road

SO171JT

Westwood Road

SO171NR

Highfield Lane

SO171RZ

Richmond Gardens

SO171SE

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO172AG

Portswood Road

SO172JD

Ivy Road

SO171EU

Winn Road

SO171NQ

Highfield Lane

SO171PA

Heatherdeane Road

SO171RY

Richmond Gardens

SO171SB

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171EA

Westbourne Crescent

SO171RE

Orchards Way

SO171RL

Highfield Lane

SO171WF

Highfield Lane

SO172GB

Woodside Road

SO171DL

Westwood Road

SO171PX

Hawthorn Road

SO172BG

Portswood Road

SO172HB

Shakespeare Avenue

SO172HL

Westridge Road

SO172HP

Westridge Road

SO172HZ

Adelaide Road

SO171AF

Richmond Gardens

SO171DR

Oakmount Avenue

SO171EQ

Winn Road

SO172JJ

Kent Road

SO172JY

St Denys Road

SO171DS

Oakmount Avenue

SO171PP

Oakhurst Road

SO171UY

Westwood Road

SO172LQ

Priory Road

SO171PN

Furze Down Road

SO171UX

Westwood Road

SO171WU

Winn Road

SO172GU

Woodside Road

SO172LB

Portswood Road

SO172HX

Adelaide Road

SO172LT

Priory Avenue

SO172NL

South Road

SO171BX

Oakmount Avenue

SO171WB

Winn Road

SO172AW

Brunswick Mews

SO172HJ

Westridge Road

SO172TE

Portswood Road

SO171NN

Highfield Lane

SO171UZ

Winn Road

SO172BL

Portswood Road

SO172JX

Priory Road

SO172NT

Priory Avenue

SO172WG

Woodside Road

SO171RS

Grosvenor Gardens

SO172BD

Portswood Road

SO172HF

Tennyson Road

SO172JZ

Priory Road

SO172NH

Portswood Centre

SO172NW

Priory Avenue

SO172WR

Janaway Gardens

SO171DU

Blenheim Avenue

Data Sources

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