A
Liveable Score

Excellent Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

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Crime Rate
✓low
Demographics
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Interactive liveability map of Portesham showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 1 locations. Portesham boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Abbotsbury

village

B+

2.5 km away

Littlebredy

village

B

3.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Sparse
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Limited
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Limited
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Limited
TakeawaysTakeaways
Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Requires improvement
Portesham Church of England Primary School
Inadequate

House Prices

all dwelling types

£358,750

detached houses

£436,250

semi detached houses

£357,500

terraced houses

£292,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portesham a nice place to live?

Yes, Portesham is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in South West. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Portesham?

Portesham has a very low crime rate of 29.9 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the demographics of Portesham?

The majority of residents in Portesham identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (62%).