Portsmouth PO19 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO19 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO19), recorded crime is 74% above the national average, homes sell for around £472,978 on average, there are 18 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£472,978
Population
43,471
Recorded crime
397.0
Schools
18
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO19
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO19 is rated high. Around 11.3% of properties (2,294 of 20,347) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 30 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 average (mean) sold price in PO19, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (119 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO19 (May 24–Apr 26, average 432/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 18,498
Owned 57% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO19.
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Portsmouth PO19: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO19 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO19), recorded crime is 74% above the national average, homes sell for around £472,978 on average, there are 18 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO19?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO19 runs at 397.0 per 1,000 properties, 74% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO19 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO19 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO19 runs at 397.0 per 1,000 properties, 74% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO19?
Homes in Portsmouth PO19 sell for around £472,978 on average, based on 649 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO19 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO19 is rated high. Around 11.3% of properties (2,294 of 20,347) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 30 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO19?
There are 18 schools in Portsmouth PO19 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Portsmouth PO19 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO19 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).