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About

Wymering is a residential district situated in the northern part of Portsmouth, bordering the M275 motorway. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and local amenities serving the community. It functions primarily as a residential suburb for the city.

The area contains Wymering Manor, a Grade II* listed building considered the oldest in Portsmouth. Its history contrasts with the surrounding modern housing developments. Green spaces include the playing fields of the former Wymering School and the wider open area of King George V Playing Fields to the north.

Area overview

On average Wymering has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wymering is £44,052 per year. There are 3 schools in Wymering: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wymering is home to around 6,440 people, with a population density of about 3,199.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wymering Population
6,440
Population density
3,199.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.36(+209%)
Public order
20.19(+230%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.51(+17%)
Other theft
13.51(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.2(+105%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,260
81.63%
Other White
264
4.1%
Indian
231
3.58%
Other Asian
229
3.55%
African
136
2.11%
Total population: 6,444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,412
28.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,102
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
752
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
738
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,004

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
710
27.46%
Owns with a mortgage
545
21.08%
Owns outright
504
19.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
16.32%
Other social rented
308
11.91%
Total households: 2,586

Property prices in Wymering

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Wymering area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wymering 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 Wymering over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£130,050
Semi-Detached17£280,000
Terraced11£220,000

10 years median price trend in Wymering

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wymering.

All postcodes in Wymering

PO62QD

Dorking Crescent

PO62QN

Dorking Crescent

PO63DY

Spur Road

PO63FF

Meon Mews

PO62PQ

Knowsley Road

PO63AG

High Street

PO63JP

Sevenoaks Road

PO63JY

Hythe Road

PO63PD

Sixth Avenue

PO64FG

Binnacle Way

PO62AB

Knowsley Road

PO63AR

Wayte Street

PO63NR

Whippingham Close

PO63QS

Clacton Road

PO63NS

Blackwater Close

PO63TD

Northarbour Road

PO63SD

Harwich Road

PO63PA

Halstead Road

PO63SY

Bromyard Crescent

PO64PR

Clement Attlee Way

PO63AN

Vectis Way

PO63HZ

Ashurst Road

PO62AY

Roebuck Close

PO63QL

Rochford Road

PO63QT

Wymering Lane

PO63LF

Chatham Close

PO63RB

Maldon Road

PO63NL

Old Wymering Lane

PO62PG

High Street

PO63HR

Brighstone Road

PO63PN

Allaway Avenue

PO63QU

Wymering Lane

PO63RN

Lowestoft Road

PO63AX

High Street

PO63BS

Wayte Street

PO63QX

Clacton Road

PO63EG

High Street

PO63DX

Northern Road

PO63JN

Westerham Close

PO63NX

Bell Road

PO63PE

Fifth Avenue

PO63LJ

Mablethorpe Road

PO63PG

Sixth Avenue

PO63FJ

Dame Judith Way

PO63PF

Fifth Avenue

PO63JX

Wymering Lane

PO63BY

High Street

PO63HF

Medina Road

PO64FB

Binnacle Way

PO63FS

Aldroke Street

PO63AJ

High Street

PO63QN

Rochford Road

PO63YB

Sevenoaks Road

PO64ST

Compass Road

PO63HP

Brighstone Road

PO63LD

Holbeach Close

PO64SF

Compass Road

PO62QW

Dorking Crescent

PO63JZ

Maidstone Crescent

PO63RE

Braintree Road

Data Sources

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