Milton area report

Highlights

Milton is a neighbourhood in Hampshire with a population of 18,186. The median property price stands at £271,000, with 612 sales recorded in the past year. Terraced homes are most common, with a median of £278,000, while detached properties average £543,250. The neighbourhood has experienced price growth of 21.6 percent over five years, at £2,533 per square metre. Crime remains a concern, with 564 incidents recorded in May 2026, led by violent crime at 239 cases. Deprivation indicators average around the middle range, with about 55 percent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 97.9 percent gigabit coverage and no premises below the universal service obligation. Milton falls under Portsmouth City Council control, with council tax band D at £2,291.71. The area contains four conservation areas and seven listed buildings.

Data updated 2026/2025. Milton, Hampshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Milton’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hampshire, Milton ranks 3rd cheapest of 13, 12th safest and 2nd most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £271,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Milton have risen 22% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 208,003 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Milton (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 6 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 5 then).

Schools

• 86% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 98% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/milton.

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Nearby areas we cover: Eastney, Fratton, Baffins.