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Portsmouth is a substantial coastal city in Hampshire with a population of 208003.
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Portsmouth is a substantial coastal city in Hampshire with a population of 208003. The median house price stands at 254000, with terraced properties and flats comprising the majority of the housing stock at 43.4 per cent and 35.5 per cent respectively. Over the past five years, prices have increased by 16.3 per cent. The city has an affordability ratio of 6.7, indicating moderate housing pressure relative to local earnings of 38815. Education provision includes 45 primary and 10 secondary schools, of which 24 are rated good or better by Ofsted. Crime recorded 2479 incidents in May 2026, equivalent to 11.9 per 1000 population, with violent crime being the largest category at 983 offences. The median age is 36.0 years, and 47.1 per cent report no religion. Employment stands at 57.2 per cent, with health and social work being the largest employment sector at 16.4 per cent. Air quality is moderate for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Connectivity is strong, with 89.8 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. Four rail stations serve the area, with Hilsea Rail Station offering a 99-minute commute to London Waterloo.
Data updated 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Portsmouth, 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.
Within Hampshire, Portsmouth ranks 3rd cheapest of 13, 12th safest and 2nd most affordable.
Sold prices in Portsmouth have risen 12% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Portsmouth (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 4 of 10, national basis).
Of homes in Portsmouth that changed hands in the last five years, 13.7% sold for less than the previous owner paid — 3.4 points below South East (17.1%) (nominal, not inflation-adjusted). Across those resales the typical gain was 20.69% over 8.21 years held.
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.4% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/portsmouth.
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