Portsmouth PO15 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO15 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO15), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £496,688 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 24% below average
- C Schools60% 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
£496,688
Population
40,111
Recorded crime
173.7
Schools
7
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO15 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (165 of 13,184) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 47 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 PO15, 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 (105 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 126/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 16,448
Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO15.
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Portsmouth PO15: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO15 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO15), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £496,688 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 PO15?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO15 runs at 173.7 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO15 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO15 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO15 runs at 173.7 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO15?
Homes in Portsmouth PO15 sell for around £496,688 on average, based on 456 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO15 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (165 of 13,184) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 47 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO15?
There are 7 schools in Portsmouth PO15 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO15 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO15, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO15 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO15 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).