Portswood is a residential and commercial area located in the northwest of Southampton. The ward is centered around Portswood Road, a busy high street with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and chain stores. The University of Southampton’s main campus is nearby, giving the area a student-heavy population. Residential streets feature a mix of Victorian terraces, modern flats, and converted houses, catering to both families and young professionals.
Green spaces like Riverside Park and the Common provide recreational areas, while the River Itchen runs along the ward’s eastern edge. Transport links are strong, with frequent buses connecting Portswood to Southampton city center and other suburbs. The area also has several schools, making it a practical choice for families. While nightlife is limited compared to the city center, the high street has a selection of pubs and eateries popular with locals and students.
On average Portswood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Portswood is £46,898 per year. There are 4 schools in Portswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £239,975 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,160,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £740,000; semi-detached at £353,000; terraced at £270,000; flats at £151,500.
10 years price trend in Portswood
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Portswood Road
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Eastfield Road
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Janaway Gardens
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Hartley Avenue
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Oakmount Avenue
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Winn Road
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Winn Road
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Omdurman Road
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Highcrown Mews
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Portswood Avenue
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Priory Road
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Priory Avenue
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Collier Close
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Westwood Road
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Gordon Avenue
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Russell Place
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Brookvale Road
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Westbourne Crescent
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Belmont Road
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Kent Road
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Hilldown Road
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Nile Road
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Glebe Court
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Donnington Grove
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Winn Road
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Winn Road
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Osborne Road South
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Dundee Road
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Priory Avenue
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Portswood Road
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Pettinger Gardens
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Highfield Lane
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Winn Road
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Osborne Gardens
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St Denys Road
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Priory Close
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Janaway Gardens
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Drummond Drive
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Blenheim Avenue
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Leigh Road
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Abbotts Way
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Highfield Crescent
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Burgess Road
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Brookvale Road
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Belmont Road
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Portswood Road
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St Denys Road
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Aberdeen Road
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Pettinger Gardens
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Highfield Lane
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Grosvenor Close
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Eastfield Road
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Adelaide Road
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Kent Road
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Priory Avenue
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Portswood Park
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St Augustine Gardens
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Westwood Road
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Winn Road
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Winn Road
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Highfield Lane
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Cranford Way
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Portswood Road
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Lawn Road
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Shakespeare Avenue
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Church Lane
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Westbourne Crescent
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Portswood Road
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St Denys Road
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Tennyson Road
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Tennyson Road
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Osborne Road North
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Westwood Road
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Grosvenor Close
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Banister Road
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Crofton Close
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Belmont Road
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Eastfield Road
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Highfield Road
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Banister Road
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Nile Road
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Orchards Way
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Richmond Gardens
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Kent Road
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Railway View Road
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Eastfield Road
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Kent Road
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South Road
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Royston Close
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Westwood Road
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Omdurman Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.