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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 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

SO171PD

Omdurman Road

SO171QY

Brookvale Road

SO171SJ

Welbeck Avenue

SO171SR

Welbeck Avenue

SO171TB

Royston Close

SO171TL

University Road

SO172ER

Lawn Road

SO172HN

Westridge Road

SO171ES

Westwood Road

SO171PL

Grosvenor Mews

SO172BN

Portswood Road

SO172NR

Priory Avenue

SO171EB

Oakmount Avenue

SO171PZ

Highfield Lane

SO172JU

Priory Road

SO171EF

Leigh Road

SO171PB

Heatherdeane Road

SO171SY

Church Lane

SO171TF

Arnold Road

SO171XD

De Grouchy Lane

SO172EW

Portswood Park

SO172GE

Belmont Road

SO172LD

Portswood Road

SO172UB

Belmont Road

SO171NJ

Highfield Lane

SO171PU

Oakhurst Road

SO172AH

Westridge Road

SO172JW

Priory Road

SO171AN

Winn Road

SO171RN

Cranford Way

SO172GA

Spring Crescent

SO172GN

St Denys Road

SO172JS

Priory Road

SO171NT

Candlemas Place

SO172HA

Shakespeare Avenue

SO172HY

Adelaide Road

SO171DF

Winn Road

SO171DN

Westwood Road

SO171EH

Winn Road

SO171PQ

Chamberlain Road

SO171QH

Brookfield Place

SO171SL

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171WD

Leigh Road

SO172FW

Portswood Road

SO171HR

Westwood Road

SO171QS

Brookvale Road

SO171SH

Holyrood Avenue

SO172LE

Portswood Road

SO171AP

Brookvale Road

SO171RD

Orchards Way

SO172LS

Priory Road

SO171BJ

Broadlands Road

SO171DA

Westwood Road

SO171QA

Highfield Lane

SO171QZ

Highfield Close

SO171SS

Welbeck Avenue

SO171UA

Richard Taunton Place

SO172GR

Woodside Road

SO171PE

Highfield Lane

SO171PR

Highfield Lane

SO172GP

Woodside Road

SO172NF

Portswood Road

SO172NG

Portswood Road

SO171DX

Westwood Road

SO171EW

Winn Road

SO171NW

Abbotts Way

SO171UH

Oakmount Avenue

SO172FB

Portswood Road

SO172GF

Belmont Road

SO172HD

Westridge Road

SO172NE

Brookvale Road

SO171SA

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171UD

Brookvale Road

SO172GT

Thackeray Road

SO172HG

Tennyson Road

SO172LR

Priory Road

SO171ED

Oakmount Avenue

SO172JT

Belmont Road

SO172LG

Kent Road

SO171QW

Uplands Way

SO171RX

Grosvenor Road

SO171SN

Welbeck Avenue

SO171AB

Westwood Road

SO171QR

Brookvale Road

SO171QU

Abbotts Way

SO171RF

Orchards Way

SO172LL

Aberdeen Road

SO171NP

Highfield Lane

SO171QX

Brookvale Road

SO171RU

Grosvenor Road

SO171SU

Welbeck Avenue

SO172HQ

Westridge Road

SO172LX

North Road

SO171QP

Brookvale Road

SO171RB

Highfield Lane

SO172FH

Osborne Road North

SO172FR

Priory Close

SO172FZ

Spring Crescent

SO172GS

Thackeray Road

SO172HT

Priory Road

Data Sources

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