Portsmouth PO37 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO37 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO37), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £305,360 on average, there are 2 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 8% 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
£305,360
Population
11,628
Recorded crime
209.1
Schools
2
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO37
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO37 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 6,415) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 PO37, 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 (53 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO37 (May 24–Apr 26, average 69/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 17%
- Households
- 5,540
Owned 70% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO37.
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Portsmouth PO37: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO37 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO37), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £305,360 on average, there are 2 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO37?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO37 runs at 209.1 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO37 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO37 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO37 runs at 209.1 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO37?
Homes in Portsmouth PO37 sell for around £305,360 on average, based on 196 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO37 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO37 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 6,415) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO37?
There are 2 schools in Portsmouth PO37 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO37 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO37, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO37 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO37 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).