PO5 — SOUTHSEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PO5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO5 is £306,234, which is 29% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO5 cost 6.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO5 have fallen 20.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£778,932	22
Semi-detached	£573,251	73
Terraced	£347,135	323
Flat	£175,734	630
All types	£306,234	1099

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PO5

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

With 289.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO5 has a crime rate significantly 256% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PO5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO5 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Southsea Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Mayville High School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Portsmouth High School GDST	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ark Charter Academy	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 PO5 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO5 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

PO5 — SOUTHSEA

Area Summary

PO5 (SOUTHSEA) offers property prices near the national average (£306,234), higher-than-average crime (256% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 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 PO5?

The average house price in PO5 (SOUTHSEA) is £306,234, based on 1099 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.6% over the past year.

Is PO5 a safe area to live?

Crime in PO5 is above the national average (289.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (111.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (34.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PO5?

There are 7 schools in or near PO5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PO5?

Council tax in PO5 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 PO5?

The average broadband download speed in PO5 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PO5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in PO5 are owner-occupied. 26% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 214,321.