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Portswood

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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

SO172HW

Adelaide Road

SO172HR

Westridge Road

SO172WR

Janaway Gardens

SO171RD

Orchards Way

SO171UN

Highfield Road

SO172GL

St Denys Road

SO172HN

Westridge Road

SO172FP

St Denys Road

SO172GT

Thackeray Road

SO172BF

Portswood Road

SO171NT

Candlemas Place

SO171DJ

Westwood Road

SO171SG

Highfield Crescent

SO171NP

Highfield Lane

SO172LQ

Priory Road

SO172GW

Tennyson Road

SO171PL

Grosvenor Mews

SO172HE

Portswood Avenue

SO171UF

Cranford Way

SO172WP

Eastfield Road

SO171RU

Grosvenor Road

SO171RE

Orchards Way

SO171TF

Arnold Road

SO172LS

Priory Road

SO172FF

Osborne Road North

SO171NS

Abbotts Way

SO172NS

Priory Avenue

SO171RH

Glebe Court

SO171TW

Burgess Road

SO172TB

Portswood Road

SO172NJ

Portswood Road

SO172LT

Priory Avenue

SO172TE

Portswood Road

SO171WA

Winn Road

SO171QL

Brookvale Road

SO172FE

Osborne Road South

SO171ES

Westwood Road

SO171PU

Oakhurst Road

SO172EZ

Osborne Road South

SO172BG

Portswood Road

SO171PF

Nile Road

SO172LD

Portswood Road

SO172FY

Portswood Road

SO172HY

Adelaide Road

SO172HG

Tennyson Road

SO171PH

Omdurman Road

SO172JW

Priory Road

SO171QP

Brookvale Road

SO171EP

Winn Road

SO172JS

Priory Road

SO172WG

Woodside Road

SO171QG

Roselands Gardens

SO171WB

Winn Road

SO172NF

Portswood Road

SO172NL

South Road

SO172WQ

Collier Close

SO171PJ

Highfield Road

SO172HS

Priory Road

SO171QA

Highfield Lane

SO172UP

Ivy Road

SO171DQ

Blenheim Avenue

SO172BN

Portswood Road

SO171UG

Omdurman Road

SO172HQ

Westridge Road

SO172HP

Westridge Road

SO172LB

Portswood Road

SO172EY

Lawn Road

SO172JN

Ivy Road

SO171UL

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171UY

Westwood Road

SO172HJ

Westridge Road

SO171QQ

Brookvale Road

SO171PD

Omdurman Road

SO172HA

Shakespeare Avenue

SO171EZ

Winn Road

SO171SL

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO172WJ

Pettinger Gardens

SO171NX

Highfield Road

SO172JT

Belmont Road

SO171PR

Highfield Lane

SO171DT

Oakmount Avenue

SO171SU

Welbeck Avenue

SO172HF

Tennyson Road

SO171RR

Grosvenor Close

SO171SE

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171PY

Highfield Lane

SO171AJ

Winn Road

SO172EW

Portswood Park

SO172LH

Kent Road

SO171QH

Brookfield Place

SO171EL

Winn Road

SO171EJ

Winn Road

SO172JQ

Priory Road

SO172BH

Portswood Road

SO172UB

Belmont Road

SO171QB

Highfield Lane

SO172NB

Dundee Road

SO171AN

Winn Road

SO172AH

Westridge Road

SO172FZ

Spring Crescent

Data Sources

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