Portsmouth PO16 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO16 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO16), recorded crime is 6% below the national average, homes sell for around £337,550 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (6 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).
- C Safetycrime 6% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£337,550
Population
36,747
Recorded crime
213.6
Schools
12
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO16 is rated high. Around 7.2% of properties (1,232 of 17,191) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 379 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 PO16, 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 (139 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 191/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 16,037
Owned 80% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO16.
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Portsmouth PO16: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO16 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO16), recorded crime is 6% below the national average, homes sell for around £337,550 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (6 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 PO16?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO16 runs at 213.6 per 1,000 properties, 6% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO16 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO16 runs at 213.6 per 1,000 properties, 6% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO16?
Homes in Portsmouth PO16 sell for around £337,550 on average, based on 559 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO16 is rated high. Around 7.2% of properties (1,232 of 17,191) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 379 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO16?
There are 12 schools in Portsmouth PO16 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO16 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO16, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO16 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO16 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).