Portsmouth PO30 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO30 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO30), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £310,868 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (5 of 8 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 28% above average
- C Schools63% 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
£310,868
Population
39,676
Recorded crime
290.6
Schools
17
Broadband
71%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO30
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO30 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (463 of 19,926) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 196 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 PO30, 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 (138 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO30 (May 24–Apr 26, average 302/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
- 17,236
Owned 69% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO30.
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Portsmouth PO30: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO30 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO30), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £310,868 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (5 of 8 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO30?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO30 runs at 290.6 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO30 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO30 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO30 runs at 290.6 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO30?
Homes in Portsmouth PO30 sell for around £310,868 on average, based on 518 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO30 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO30 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (463 of 19,926) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 196 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO30?
There are 17 schools in Portsmouth PO30 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO30 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO30, 5 (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO30 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO30 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).