Portsmouth PO7 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO7 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO7), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £363,810 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 21% below 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
£363,810
Population
53,818
Recorded crime
180.3
Schools
20
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO7 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (592 of 22,383) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 355 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 PO7, 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 (174 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 229/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 22,644
Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO7.
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Portsmouth PO7: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO7 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO7), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £363,810 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO7?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO7 runs at 180.3 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO7 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO7 runs at 180.3 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO7?
Homes in Portsmouth PO7 sell for around £363,810 on average, based on 715 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO7 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (592 of 22,383) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 355 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO7?
There are 20 schools in Portsmouth PO7 (13 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO7 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO7, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO7 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO7 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).