Portsmouth PO14 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO14 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO14), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £455,707 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (5 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 31% below average
- B Schools83% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£455,707
Population
48,213
Recorded crime
156.9
Schools
20
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO14 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (116 of 17,025) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in PO14, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (135 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 179/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 20,440
Owned 77% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO14.
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Portsmouth PO14: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO14 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO14), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £455,707 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (5 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO14?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO14 runs at 156.9 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO14 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO14 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO14 runs at 156.9 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO14?
Homes in Portsmouth PO14 sell for around £455,707 on average, based on 538 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO14 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (116 of 17,025) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO14?
There are 20 schools in Portsmouth PO14 (12 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO14 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO14, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO14 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO14 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).