Our Portsmouth Area Guide
Are you moving to Portsmouth and you want to know what is like to live in the area? Are in interested in local heritage? Are you just looking for best areas to live within Portsmouth area? Than Our Portsmouth Area Guide is where you will find answers to these questions and more.
Portsmouth is well known for it maritime heritage and military importance throughtout history. Is a waterfront city with copious amount of attractions and point of interest, located in south coast of England, opposite to Isle of Wight, between Southampton and Chichester.
It was first mention in Middle Ages, by 1180 and some of its heritage attractions are Henry VIII’s fortification – Southsea Castle, historic dockyard for Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory.
There are more then few areas in Portsmouth with a good reputations, and the following are considered by locals, the “trendy neighbourhoods”:
- Copnor – Is a distrcit located north of Bafflins and benefits from greenery of Great Salterns and Lake across from Hayling Island. It is considered as part of Portsea Island – one of the three villages.
- Baffins – is neighbouring Milton, both areas are great for families, as are surrounded by good schools, parks and as Copnor, has a lot of greenery areas and the Milton Lake.
- Drayton and Farlington – these districts are located in north of Portsmouth, across the bridge from Portsea Island. Usually, house around these areas benefit from larger gardens compared to the packed city on the island. Here, you will enjoy views across the lake, harbour and Farligton Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Hilsea – Is one of the newest parts of Portsmouth and is located at the northern end of Portsea Island. Consists of a large residential area along of one of the biggest green spaces within Portsmouth area – the formely militray fortification, Hilsea Lines.
- Southsea – is probably one of the most famous area of Portsea Island, first being developed in the Victorian period. Southsea beach is a top destination offering a flint gravel beach and two piers, as well as an amusement park, public tennis courts and more. Here, you will find chic, flourishing coffee shops, independent restaurants, bars and unqiue shops.
- Eastney – One of the most picturesque parts of Portsmouth, located on the south-east of Portsea Island. Here you will find a shingle beach, expansive green spaces; one of the top areas chosen by new families. Eastney, hosts a ferry line which connects this Portsmouth area with Hayling Island. The transportation network is relatively well developed, with plenty of bus routes around the city and beyond; to note that is no train station in the area.
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Average Property Prices in Portsmouth
In March 2021, as per one of Zoopla’s reports, the average property price in Portsmouth over the last 12 months was £233,050 with the following breakdown by property type:
– Detached house: £342,930
– Semi-detached house: £287,430
– Terraced house: £292,445
– Flat: £182,145
One of the most expensive areas to buy a house within Portsmouth area is Drayton. And area where in last 12 months houses sold between £650,000 to £725,000. On Camarthen Avenue, one of the most expensive house sold for more than £660,000. It’s a high demand area due to its charming variaty of shops, cafes, and good schools.
University of Portsmouth – Portsea area is another desirable location, this area is well known for its leading designer shopping outlets, popular restaurants, bars, franchise shops, university, student accomodation, historic dockyard, cathedral and more. Here you will find the Gunwarf Quays, the most popular retail centre in Portsmouth. Along side, you will find the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth’s iconic landmark – has an on-site cafe and a glass-floored platform overlooking the Portsmouth harbour. The average 2 bedroom flat price within Gunwarf Quays area is £450,000.
One of the areas which saw a steady increase in house prices over last 3 years is the postal district PO17, where the average house price is around £300,850.
The PO2 postal district, which includes Hilsea, North End, Tipner and Stamshaw, is one the most affordable areas. The houses prices are around £135,000, making it the perfect choice for new families, couples or first time buyers.
If you do not mind commuting by ferry, you can even push your search to Isle of Wight, on postal code PO32. This covers towns like East Cowes, the landmarks such as Norris Castle and Osborne House. The average prices for houses here is £208,450.
Portsmouth probably has one of the most affrodable city centre living areas from the South of England. In the PO1 district you can find houses around £156,715 in areas like Fratton and Landport.
Portsmouth is considered as one of the most vibrant cities in the south of Hampshire, with plenty to do. From visiting important landmarks, such as the Victorian promenade or the historic dockyard (hosting HMS Victory) all the way to shopping in one of the best designer outlet shopping centre in south of England.
According to ONS, Portsmouth residents have a happiness level of 7.6 out of 10 and a life satisfaction level of 7.7 out of 10 (higher then national averages). Is it worth mentioning that, being an island, the green spaces are limited and is not much room for growth, therefore Portsmouth is seen as a high densely populated city.
Written by Danil P.
27th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 6th May 2023)
6 minute read
