Portsmouth PO31 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO31 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO31), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £346,130 on average, there are 4 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 6/10, 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
£346,130
Population
18,074
Recorded crime
173.8
Schools
4
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO31
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO31 is rated high. Around 5.2% of properties (535 of 10,254) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 461 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 PO31, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 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 PO31 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 7,751
Owned 71% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO31.
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Portsmouth PO31: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO31 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO31), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £346,130 on average, there are 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO31?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO31 runs at 173.8 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO31 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO31 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO31 runs at 173.8 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO31?
Homes in Portsmouth PO31 sell for around £346,130 on average, based on 258 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO31 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO31 is rated high. Around 5.2% of properties (535 of 10,254) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 461 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO31?
There are 4 schools in Portsmouth PO31 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Portsmouth PO31 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO31 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).