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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

SO171DU

Blenheim Avenue

SO171TX

Westwood Road

SO171AF

Richmond Gardens

SO172AY

Portswood Road

SO172ND

Dundee Road

SO171PS

Chamberlain Road

SO171RW

Donnington Grove

SO140SS

Drummond Drive

SO171UZ

Winn Road

SO172JA

South Road

SO172LX

North Road

SO171SJ

Welbeck Avenue

SO171PW

Brookvale Road

SO172GF

Belmont Road

SO172US

Portswood Road

SO171PE

Highfield Lane

SO172JG

Eastfield Road

SO172JP

Ivy Road

SO171QE

Highcrown Street

SO172FD

Osborne Road South

SO172BD

Portswood Road

SO171LA

Westwood Road

SO171EG

Winn Road

SO171PZ

Highfield Lane

SO172JZ

Priory Road

SO171WU

Winn Road

SO171NJ

Highfield Lane

SO172LP

Priory Road

SO172FL

St Denys Road

SO171DW

Blenheim Avenue

SO171QX

Brookvale Road

SO172GE

Belmont Road

SO172FS

St Denys Road

SO172JY

St Denys Road

SO172GR

Woodside Road

SO172UQ

Cecil Villas

SO171DR

Oakmount Avenue

SO172FR

Priory Close

SO172UR

Linwood Cottages

SO171PG

Omdurman Road

SO171RY

Richmond Gardens

SO172GB

Woodside Road

SO171PB

Heatherdeane Road

SO172LZ

North Road

SO171NN

Highfield Lane

SO171SZ

Church Lane

SO172FW

Portswood Road

SO172NG

Portswood Road

SO171HD

Westwood Road

SO171BF

Highfield Road

SO171RN

Cranford Way

SO171QR

Brookvale Road

SO171SX

Hilldown Road

SO172FB

Portswood Road

SO171NF

Highfield Lane

SO172LJ

Kent Road

SO171SD

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171SR

Welbeck Avenue

SO172NT

Priory Avenue

SO172HL

Westridge Road

SO171UA

Richard Taunton Place

SO171EQ

Winn Road

SO171EE

Westbourne Crescent

SO172GX

Tennyson Road

SO172WN

Pettinger Gardens

SO171PP

Oakhurst Road

SO172GZ

Woodside Road

SO172NH

Portswood Centre

SO171JT

Westwood Road

SO172EX

Lawn Road

SO171EF

Leigh Road

SO172WS

Janaway Gardens

SO171SN

Welbeck Avenue

SO171SF

Highfield Crescent

SO171XD

De Grouchy Lane

SO172GY

Shakespeare Avenue

SO171UT

Welbeck Avenue

SO171UJ

Grosvenor Road

SO172NR

Priory Avenue

SO172FG

Osborne Gardens

SO171NW

Abbotts Way

SO171RX

Grosvenor Road

SO140SL

Bevois Hill

SO172JJ

Kent Road

SO171ET

Winn Road

SO171DZ

Leigh Road

SO171PN

Furze Down Road

SO172AQ

Portswood Road

SO172JX

Priory Road

SO172AW

Brunswick Mews

SO171GJ

St Denys Road

SO171DX

Westwood Road

SO171UE

Cranford Way

SO172GA

Spring Crescent

SO172TD

Portswood Road

SO172LR

Priory Road

SO172FN

St Denys Road

SO171PT

Highcrown Mews

SO172WX

Portswood Road

SO172JD

Ivy Road

Data Sources

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