Portsmouth PO6 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO6 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO6), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £355,675 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (4 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 99% above average
- A Schools100% 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
£355,675
Population
45,937
Recorded crime
453.6
Schools
15
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO6 is rated high. Around 4.3% of properties (904 of 20,990) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 159 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 PO6, 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 (105 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 355/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 18,418
Owned 65% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO6.
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Portsmouth PO6: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO6 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO6), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £355,675 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (4 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO6?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO6 runs at 453.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO6 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO6 runs at 453.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO6?
Homes in Portsmouth PO6 sell for around £355,675 on average, based on 494 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO6 is rated high. Around 4.3% of properties (904 of 20,990) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 159 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO6?
There are 15 schools in Portsmouth PO6 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO6 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO6, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO6 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).