Portsmouth PO8 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO8 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO8), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £449,404 on average, there are 14 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 30% 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
£449,404
Population
48,481
Recorded crime
159.6
Schools
14
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO8 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (18 of 17,201) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 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 PO8, 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 (141 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 152/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 20,238
Owned 77% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO8.
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Portsmouth PO8: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO8 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO8), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £449,404 on average, there are 14 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO8?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO8 runs at 159.6 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO8 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO8 runs at 159.6 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO8?
Homes in Portsmouth PO8 sell for around £449,404 on average, based on 529 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO8 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (18 of 17,201) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO8?
There are 14 schools in Portsmouth PO8 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO8 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO8, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO8 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).