3,655 people · median £178,250 · Southampton
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Portswood is a neighbourhood in Hampshire with a population of 3,655. The median property price is £178,250, with flats at £161,614 median and detached houses at £326,000. Prices have declined 9.9 percent over five years.
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About 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Portswood. The area has a median age of 25.1 years, reflecting a young population: 41.0 percent are aged 15–24. Owner-occupied homes account for 28.2 percent of households, while private rented accommodation represents 56.2 percent. Education levels are relatively strong, with 36.8 percent of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 or above qualifications. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.8 annual mean and particulate matter at 6.7. Broadband coverage is extensive: 99.4 percent have superfast access. Flood risk is minimal at 1.3 percent in designated zones. The area contains one conservation area, Portswood Residents' Gardens, and two listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,381.48 for 2026/27.
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