Portsmouth PO9 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO9 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO9), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £355,446 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (4 of 7 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).
- E Safetycrime 75% above average
- C Schools57% 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
£355,446
Population
54,716
Recorded crime
398.5
Schools
20
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO9 is rated high. Around 7.9% of properties (1,951 of 24,764) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,130 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 PO9, 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 (163 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 509/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 22,485
Owned 60% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO9.
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Portsmouth PO9: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO9 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO9), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £355,446 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (4 of 7 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 PO9?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO9 runs at 398.5 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO9 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO9 runs at 398.5 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO9?
Homes in Portsmouth PO9 sell for around £355,446 on average, based on 674 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO9 is rated high. Around 7.9% of properties (1,951 of 24,764) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,130 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO9?
There are 20 schools in Portsmouth PO9 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO9 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO9, 4 (57%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO9 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).