Area guide · Hampshire
Living in Portsmouth
A snapshot of life in Portsmouth, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Portsmouth is a city in Hampshire, South East with a population of 223,324. The average house price is £339,811 and the overall crime rate is 112.9 per 1,000 residents.
Where Portsmouth ranks
Population
223,324
Avg House Price
£339,811
Crime Rate
112.9/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
418 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£30,661
Median Age
39.8
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Portsmouth's detached homes (£465,561) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£177,807).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Portsmouth prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£253,762 → £339,811).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £465,561 | £415,000 | 41 |
| Semi-Detached | £321,224 | £310,000 | 216 |
| Terraced | £287,387 | £250,000 | 928 |
| Flat | £177,807 | £160,000 | 301 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Portsmouth is 112.9 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Portsmouth: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
95.9% of 62 schools (50 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 62 |
| Primary | 50 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 95.9% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Lord Nelson School | Secondary | Good |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Ark Charter Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | No rating available |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | No rating available |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Castle View Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Copnor Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Court Lane Infant Academy | Primary | Good |
| Court Lane Junior Academy | Primary | Good |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | Good |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | Good |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | No rating available |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Primary | No rating available |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | Good |
| Langstone Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good |
| Mayfield School | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Medina Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Meon Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Meon Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Milton Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Miltoncross Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Moorings Way Infant School | Primary | Good |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Northern Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Northern Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Penbridge Infant School & Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Penbridge Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Portchester Community School | Secondary | Good |
| Portsdown Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Priory School | Secondary | Good |
| Red Barn Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Solent Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Solent Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Springfield School | Secondary | Good |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | Good |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary | Good |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary | Good |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Secondary | Good |
| The Victory Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Trafalgar School | Secondary | Good |
| UTC Portsmouth | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Westover Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Wicor Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Wimborne Primary School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Portsmouth averages 418 Mbps — 318% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Portsmouth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 70.1 |
| % Rated C or Above | 68% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £950 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Portsmouth?
The average house price in Portsmouth is £339,811 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Portsmouth?
The most affordable entry point in Portsmouth is a flat, with an average price of £177,807.
Is Portsmouth a safe place to live?
Portsmouth has a recorded crime rate of 112.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 62 schools in total, with 95.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Portsmouth?
Average broadband download speeds in Portsmouth are around 418 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.7% of premises.
How big is Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is a settlement in Hampshire with a population of approximately 223,324.
Most compared with
How does Portsmouth stack up against its neighbours?
Bembridge
vsPortsmouth
- House price
- £422,990 · £339,811
- Crime rate
- 76 · 112.9
- Distance
- 8.6 mi
Bishop's Waltham
vsPortsmouth
- House price
- £343,737 · £339,811
- Crime rate
- 55.2 · 112.9
- Distance
- 11.5 mi
Blackfield and Langley
vsPortsmouth
- House price
- £436,368 · £339,811
- Crime rate
- 54.4 · 112.9
- Distance
- 12.6 mi
Botley
vsPortsmouth
- House price
- £430,994 · £339,811
- Crime rate
- 54.7 · 112.9
- Distance
- 11.2 mi
Bursledon
vsPortsmouth
- House price
- £382,717 · £339,811
- Crime rate
- 54.7 · 112.9
- Distance
- 11.6 mi
Chichester
vsPortsmouth
- House price
- £550,043 · £339,811
- Crime rate
- 61.9 · 112.9
- Distance
- 13.4 mi