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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

SO171GG

Winn Road

SO172JR

Priory Road

SO172LF

Portswood Road

SO172TD

Portswood Road

SO172WP

Eastfield Road

SO171EP

Winn Road

SO171EX

Winn Road

SO171PT

Highcrown Mews

SO172WQ

Collier Close

SO171BE

Hartley Avenue

SO171DT

Oakmount Avenue

SO171PG

Omdurman Road

SO172HE

Portswood Avenue

SO172LP

Priory Road

SO172NU

Priory Avenue

SO171DH

Westwood Road

SO171DP

Westwood Road

SO171QN

Brookvale Road

SO171QQ

Brookvale Road

SO172LJ

Kent Road

SO171NU

Russell Place

SO171UW

Westbourne Crescent

SO172GD

Belmont Road

SO171WA

Winn Road

SO171WT

Winn Road

SO171PH

Omdurman Road

SO171RH

Glebe Court

SO171RW

Donnington Grove

SO171SX

Hilldown Road

SO172FD

Osborne Road South

SO172LZ

North Road

SO172NN

Priory Avenue

SO172WE

The Broadway

SO172WN

Pettinger Gardens

SO172FG

Osborne Gardens

SO171AQ

Highfield Lane

SO171EG

Winn Road

SO172FN

St Denys Road

SO172FQ

St Denys Road

SO172HS

Priory Road

SO171DQ

Blenheim Avenue

SO171DZ

Leigh Road

SO171QT

Abbotts Way

SO171TW

Burgess Road

SO171WY

Woodstock Drive

SO172AX

Belmont Road

SO172AY

Portswood Road

SO172FP

St Denys Road

SO172LU

Aberdeen Road

SO172WJ

Pettinger Gardens

SO172WL

Pettinger Gardens

SO140SS

Drummond Drive

SO171SF

Highfield Crescent

SO171QB

Highfield Lane

SO171UG

Omdurman Road

SO172JG

Eastfield Road

SO172LH

Kent Road

SO172NB

Dundee Road

SO172US

Portswood Road

SO172XA

St Augustine Gardens

SO171UJ

Grosvenor Road

SO172FS

St Denys Road

SO172HW

Adelaide Road

SO172NS

Priory Avenue

SO171DB

Westwood Road

SO171EJ

Winn Road

SO171ET

Winn Road

SO171QD

Highfield Lane

SO172GY

Shakespeare Avenue

SO171EZ

Winn Road

SO171UF

Cranford Way

SO172BJ

Portswood Road

SO172EX

Lawn Road

SO171SZ

Church Lane

SO172FJ

St Denys Road

SO172GX

Tennyson Road

SO171EE

Westbourne Crescent

SO172AQ

Portswood Road

SO172BH

Portswood Road

SO172HH

Tennyson Road

SO172LN

Aberdeen Road

SO172UQ

Cecil Villas

SO171RJ

Highfield Lane

SO171RR

Grosvenor Close

SO171TX

Westwood Road

SO171DJ

Westwood Road

SO171XB

Crofton Close

SO172HR

Westridge Road

SO172JQ

Priory Road

SO171LA

Westwood Road

SO171SD

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO172JA

South Road

SO172JE

Railway View Road

SO172NZ

Kent Road

SO172UR

Linwood Cottages

SO171BF

Highfield Road

SO171PF

Nile Road

SO171RG

Orchards Way

SO172JF

Eastfield Road

SO172AE

Portswood Road

Data Sources

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