Hampshire, England
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Hampshire, England
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Property market | £360,123 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Southampton (15.7 miles) |
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Broadband | 95.1mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 85.2% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 14.7% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 426 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 275 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Portsmouth South level) |
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Community | Median age is 34.1 | Population of 205,056 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Portsmouth) |
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Commute (approx) | - Brighton (65 mins) - Reading (75 mins) - London Waterloo (79 mins) |
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£360,123 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Southampton (15.7 miles) |
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95.1mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 34.1 | 205,056 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 426 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 275 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Portsmouth South level) |
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4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Portsmouth) |
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- Brighton (65 mins) - Reading (75 mins) - London Waterloo (79 mins) |
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Portsmouth has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Kingston Portsmouth, Asda Portsmouth Superstore, Farmfoods Fratton Portsmouth, Iceland Fratton, Iceland Portsmouth, Lidl North End Portsmouth, Morrisons Kingston Portsmouth, Sainsburys Portsmouth Commercial Road Local, Sainsburys Portsmouth Guildhall Walk Local, Tesco Portsmouth Brunel Road Express, Tesco Portsmouth Kingston Road Express, Tesco Portsmouth Superstore. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Ferry House Lodge, The Goat, The Mars Public House, The Painter's Arms. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Boswells, Interactiv, KFC, McDonalds, Spoon World Buffet, Taco Bell Portsmouth. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Ammolite Cafe, Bex's Cafe, Cafe W (Waterstones), Espresso Bar, Jenny's Cafe, Starbucks Coffee. Portsmouth has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2023
The property market in Portsmouth has had a steady increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 16 August 2023, on average a detached house costs £533,453, which is up 5.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £360,123 (up 4.7% on last year) , a terraced house £275,992 (up 3.7% on last year) and a flat £177,962. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £806 per month. Property prices in Portsmouth are slightly lower than the average property prices across Hampshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Portsmouth, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Hampshire region.
Property data is based on Portsmouth level pricing data and is as at June 2023 (publicised 16 August 2023)
Regarding the health of the Hampshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,204 | +11.1% | £340,313 | +11.3% |
| Northumberland | £337,325 | +8.5% | £184,842 | +7.0% |
| Lancashire | £331,201 | +5.7% | £198,039 | +4.5% |
| Derbyshire | £344,451 | +4.9% | £211,163 | +3.8% |
| Leicestershire | £436,158 | +4.9% | £264,342 | +3.8% |
| Merseyside | £344,830 | +4.8% | £216,901 | +3.6% |
| Warwickshire | £529,186 | +4.5% | £305,718 | +3.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £403,675 | +4.4% | £257,735 | +3.7% |
| Gloucestershire | £542,438 | +4.4% | £333,333 | +4.3% |
| Oxfordshire | £711,995 | +4.3% | £451,979 | +3.9% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £332,412 | +4.2% | £206,648 | +3.9% |
| Wiltshire | £527,302 | +3.8% | £331,630 | +3.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £355,467 | +3.6% | £212,399 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £629,980 | +3.5% | £392,043 | +3.0% |
| Staffordshire | £368,518 | +3.2% | £223,594 | +2.9% |
| West Midlands | £410,980 | +3.0% | £246,366 | +2.9% |
| West Sussex | £693,611 | +2.9% | £445,014 | +3.1% |
| Devon | £510,021 | +2.8% | £341,095 | +3.3% |
| West Northamptonshire | £487,369 | +2.7% | £283,235 | +2.2% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,125 | +2.7% | £205,505 | +2.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £286,071 | +2.6% | £183,466 | +2.2% |
| North Yorkshire | £426,004 | +2.5% | £267,320 | +2.0% |
| Norfolk | £410,350 | +2.4% | £270,298 | +2.2% |
| Worcestershire | £463,600 | +2.4% | £279,546 | +2.1% |
| Shropshire | £406,333 | +2.3% | £253,546 | +2.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £447,238 | +2.3% | £305,949 | +2.4% |
| Herefordshire | £435,570 | +2.3% | £276,386 | +2.3% |
| Essex | £597,549 | +2.2% | £385,995 | +1.6% |
| Hampshire | £635,610 | +1.8% | £389,893 | +2.0% |
| Buckinghamshire | £858,606 | +1.7% | £463,046 | +1.7% |
| Cambridgeshire | £494,548 | +1.7% | £335,041 | +1.7% |
| Lincolnshire | £310,171 | +1.5% | £206,565 | +1.9% |
| North Northamptonshire | £427,010 | +1.4% | £254,805 | +1.2% |
| Suffolk | £457,471 | +0.9% | £284,740 | +0.9% |
| East Sussex | £598,831 | +0.7% | £387,056 | +0.9% |
| Somerset | £465,072 | +0.3% | £295,606 | +0.5% |
| Dorset | £536,574 | +0.1% | £352,588 | +0.5% |
| Surrey | £961,283 | +0.1% | £547,797 | +1.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £946,765 | 0.0% | £545,243 | +0.3% |
| Cornwall | £454,056 | -0.9% | £300,238 | -0.5% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Portsmouth, or click here to browse the longer list of Portsmouth property transactions from 2022.
| Address | Details |
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| 116, Londesborough Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0EX | Sold for £260,000 on 08/05/2022 (Terraced) |
| 15, Percy Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0BH | Sold for £250,000 on 03/01/2022 (Terraced) |
| 20, Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0BB | Sold for £323,000 on 05/31/2022 (Terraced) |
| 42, Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0BB | Sold for £285,000 on 03/18/2022 (Terraced) |
| 43, Londesborough Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0EU | Sold for £240,000 on 11/25/2022 (Terraced) |
| 105, Londesborough Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0EU | Sold for £226,000 on 03/25/2022 (Terraced) |
| 79, Londesborough Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0EU | Sold for £198,500 on 06/06/2022 (Terraced) |
| 30, Telephone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0AY | Sold for £279,000 on 06/16/2022 (Terraced) |
| 64, Telephone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0AY | Sold for £260,000 on 08/26/2022 (Terraced) |
| 76, Telephone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0AY | Sold for £220,000 on 04/28/2022 (Terraced) |
| 76, Telephone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth , PO4 0AY | Sold for £217,000 on 07/08/2022 (Terraced) |
Portsmouth has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Mayfield School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. There are 2 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Mayfield School | Primary & Secondary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Secondary school Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
| Priory School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| UTC Portsmouth | Secondary school University technical college - Mixed | No |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Newbridge Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Lyndhurst Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Portsmouth High School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
| St John's College | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Mayville High School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| College Park Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Cottage Grove Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Manor Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Primary Academy special sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Copnor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Northern Parade Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Northern Parade Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Ark Charter Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Trafalgar School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Madani Primary School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Primary Academy special sponsor led - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/18/2016) | 33 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Secondary school Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/3/2016) | 72 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth |
| UTC Portsmouth | Secondary school University technical college - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/30/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| College Park Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/24/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/7/2022) | 62 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southsea |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (11/7/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2017) | 89 submissions 52.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth |
| Newbridge Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/26/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/15/2013) | 74 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southsea |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/16/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Southsea | |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/29/2017) | 33 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southsea |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2022) | 39 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth |
| Lyndhurst Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/7/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/13/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (12/4/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/4/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Southsea | |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/18/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Southsea | |
| Manor Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/28/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth | |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/27/2013) | 24 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Portsmouth |
| School | Type |
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| Cliffdale Primary Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/18/2016) 33 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/3/2016) 72 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| UTC Portsmouth Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/30/2021) |
| College Park Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/24/2011) |
| Cumberland Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/7/2022) 62 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/7/2018) |
| The Portsmouth Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2017) 89 submissions 52.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Newbridge Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/26/2012) |
| Craneswater Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/15/2013) 74 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Fernhurst Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/16/2017) |
| Devonshire Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/29/2017) 33 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2022) 39 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Lyndhurst Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/7/2019) |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/13/2019) |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/20/2014) |
| New Horizons Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/4/2019) |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/4/2016) |
| Southsea Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/18/2014) |
| Manor Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/28/2017) |
| The Flying Bull Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/27/2013) 24 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Station | Distance from Portsmouth | Commute options |
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| Fratton A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Brighton (87 mins - Southern) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 83 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 122 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £532 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 113 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 126 mins - Southern - £532 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £532 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (142 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 150 mins - Thameslink - £532 monthly fare) View details |
| Portsmouth & Southsea A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Brighton (91 mins - Southern) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 87 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 127 mins - South Western Railway) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express)) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 118 mins - South Western Railway) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 129 mins - Southern) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express)) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (146 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 153 mins - Thameslink) View details |
| Cosham A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 75 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (87 mins - Southern) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 118 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 98 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £532 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Southern - £532 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (135 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £532 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 158 mins - Thameslink - £532 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 176 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Hilsea A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Brighton (92 mins - Southern) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 88 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 126 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Southern - £532 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 118 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Southern - £532 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 139 mins - Southern - £532 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 152 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 171 mins - Thameslink - £532 monthly fare) View details |
| Portsmouth Harbour A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Brighton (96 mins - Southern) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 90 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 131 mins - South Western Railway) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 119 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express)) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 121 mins - South Western Railway) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 137 mins - Southern) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 139 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express)) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (149 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Thameslink) View details |
| Portchester A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 78 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (102 mins - Southern) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £532 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 133 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 128 mins - South Western Railway - £532 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Southern - £532 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 136 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £532 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 144 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 162 mins - Thameslink - £532 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 179 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Portsmouth) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Portsmouth residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 85.2% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 9.3% |
| Black | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Portsmouth South consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 9.1% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 8.8% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 10.0% | 426 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.4% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.7% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 10.7% | |
| Routine occupations | 10.8% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.9% | 275 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 20.5% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hampshire is fast (72mbps). Portsmouth is faster than this, with average download speeds of 95.1mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Portsmouth South level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 95.1 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 97.2% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the Portsmouth level:
| Type | Portsmouth | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 131 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 17 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 3 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 57 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Portsmouth.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| Solent and South Downs | The Solent, Portsmouth Harbour, Langstone Harbour | Coastal area around Portsmouth |
| Solent and South Downs | Portsmouth Harbour | Tidal areas including Tipner, Stamshaw, and the Commercial Docks |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Portsmouth, Hampshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £360,123 Detached: £533,453 | 131 | Primary: 35Secondary: 11 | 10.0% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Winchester, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 6 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Micheldever, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| New Alresford, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Wickham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bishops Waltham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Curdridge, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Fleet, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 | 22.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Odiham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 22.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| East Meon, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Liphook, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Medstead, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Four Marks, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Petersfield, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Romsey, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Stockbridge, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, Hampshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £360,123 Detached: £533,453 | 131 | Primary: 35Secondary: 11 |
| Winchester, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 6 |
| Micheldever, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| New Alresford, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Wickham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Bishops Waltham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Curdridge, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
| Fleet, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 |
| Odiham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| East Meon, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Liphook, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
| Medstead, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Four Marks, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Petersfield, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 |
| Romsey, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
| Stockbridge, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Property prices| Type | Portsmouth | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Price | Annual Change | Avg Price | Annual Change | |
| Detached | £533,453 | +5.2% | ||
| Semi-Detached | £360,123 | +4.7% | ||
| Terraced | £275,992 | +3.7% | ||
| Flat | £177,962 | +3.9% | ||
| Two bedroom rental | £806 p|m | |||
Broadband speeds| Portsmouth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average speed | 95.1 mbps | |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 97.2% | |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Residents & Community| Portsmouth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Population | 205056 | |
| Median Age | 34.1 | |
| Happiness | Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK | |
| Socio-economic factors | 10.0% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Crime (per 1,000 people)| Portsmouth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes | 131 | |
| Burglaries | 4 | |
| Public Order Offences | 17 | |
| Bicycle Thefts | 3 | |
| Violence Against People | 57 |
Schools| Portsmouth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Primary Schools Nearby | 35 | |
| Secondary Schools Nearby | 11 |
Connections| Portsmouth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train commutes | - Brighton (65 mins) - Reading (75 mins) - London Waterloo (79 mins) | |
| Nearby stations | - Fratton - Portchester - Portsmouth & Southsea - Portsmouth Harbour - Hilsea - Cosham | |
| Airport access | Southampton (approx 15.7 miles) |