Portsmouth PO33 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO33 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO33), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £288,102 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (2 of 4 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).
- B Safetycrime 19% below average
- C Schools50% 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
£288,102
Population
36,713
Recorded crime
184.9
Schools
10
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO33
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO33 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (793 of 20,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 536 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 PO33, 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 (160 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO33 (May 24–Apr 26, average 224/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 17,251
Owned 67% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO33.
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Portsmouth PO33: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO33 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO33), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £288,102 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (2 of 4 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 PO33?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO33 runs at 184.9 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO33 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO33 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO33 runs at 184.9 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO33?
Homes in Portsmouth PO33 sell for around £288,102 on average, based on 556 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO33 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO33 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (793 of 20,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 536 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO33?
There are 10 schools in Portsmouth PO33 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO33 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO33, 2 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO33 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO33 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).