| Council | Portsmouth |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£256,500
£528,032
£163,273
£347,825
£278,630
Is Portsmouth a nice place to live?
Portsmouth is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Hampshire.
How safe is Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has an average crime rate of 123.5 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Parking Area, as reported by Hampshire Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 122 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Red Barn Community Primary School, UTC Portsmouth, King's Academy College Park (Infant). Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Bosmere Junior School and Fairfield Infant School. Note: 13 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Portsmouth?
The majority of residents in Portsmouth identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.