PO2 — PORTSMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PO2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO2 is £241,097, which is 44% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO2 cost 16.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO2 have risen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£429,000	6
Semi-detached	£316,658	145
Terraced	£249,385	1169
Flat	£146,349	319
All types	£241,097	1696

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PO2

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

With 173.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO2 has a crime rate significantly 113% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PO2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO2 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cliffdale Primary Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Flying Bull Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
New Horizons Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Penbridge Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Gatcombe Park Primary School	Primary	Good	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 PO2 are 374.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

374.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO2 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

PO2 — PORTSMOUTH

Area Summary

PO2 (PORTSMOUTH) offers affordable property prices (£241,097, 16% below national average), higher-than-average crime (113% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (374 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PO1

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£369K

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£297K

▼ 20.0% YoY

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£302K

▼ 15.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PO2?

The average house price in PO2 (PORTSMOUTH) is £241,097, based on 1696 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.8% over the past year.

Is PO2 a safe area to live?

Crime in PO2 is above the national average (173.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (79.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PO2?

There are 16 schools in or near PO2. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PO2?

Council tax in PO2 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 PO2?

The average broadband download speed in PO2 is 374 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PO2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in PO2 are owner-occupied. 26% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 214,321.