PO4 — SOUTHSEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PO4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO4 is £302,350, which is 30% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO4 cost 5.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO4 have fallen 15.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£643,969	24
Semi-detached	£432,660	97
Terraced	£290,597	1354
Flat	£209,793	447
All types	£302,350	1979

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PO4

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

With 164.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO4 has a crime rate significantly 102% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PO4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO4 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bramble Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Devonshire Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cumberland Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Fernhurst Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Craneswater Junior School	Primary	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 PO4 are 388.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

388.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO4 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

PO4 — SOUTHSEA

Area Summary

PO4 (SOUTHSEA) offers property prices near the national average (£302,350), higher-than-average crime (102% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (388 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PO4?

The average house price in PO4 (SOUTHSEA) is £302,350, based on 1979 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.6% over the past year.

Is PO4 a safe area to live?

Crime in PO4 is above the national average (164.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (67.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PO4?

There are 12 schools in or near PO4. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PO4?

Council tax in PO4 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 PO4?

The average broadband download speed in PO4 is 388 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PO4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in PO4 are owner-occupied. 26% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 214,321.