Portsmouth PO22 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO22 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO22), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £389,132 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 18% below average
- 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
£389,132
Population
49,109
Recorded crime
185.7
Schools
7
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO22
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO22 is rated high. Around 14.6% of properties (2,520 of 17,208) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 669 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 PO22, 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 (146 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO22 (May 24–Apr 26, average 193/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 21,123
Owned 70% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO22.
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Portsmouth PO22: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO22 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO22), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £389,132 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO22?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO22 runs at 185.7 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO22 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO22 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO22 runs at 185.7 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO22?
Homes in Portsmouth PO22 sell for around £389,132 on average, based on 494 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO22 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO22 is rated high. Around 14.6% of properties (2,520 of 17,208) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 669 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO22?
There are 7 schools in Portsmouth PO22 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO22 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO22, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO22 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO22 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).