PO1 — PORTSMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PO1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO1 is £369,378, which is 14% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO1 cost 28.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO1 have fallen 16.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£485,917	6
Semi-detached	£461,125	8
Terraced	£254,806	490
Flat	£235,332	281
All types	£369,378	853

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PO1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

133.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

35.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

67.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PO1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO1 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Manor Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
St Jude's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Edmund's Catholic School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

214,321

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

26.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO1 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO1 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PO1 — PORTSMOUTH

Area Summary

PO1 (PORTSMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£369,378, 29% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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PO2

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£241K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PO1?

The average house price in PO1 (PORTSMOUTH) is £369,378, based on 853 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.0% over the past year.

Is PO1 a safe area to live?

Crime in PO1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (133.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (35.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PO1?

There are 12 schools in or near PO1. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PO1?

Council tax in PO1 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PO1?

The average broadband download speed in PO1 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PO1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in PO1 are owner-occupied. 26% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 214,321.