| Council | Southampton |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students🏘️ Renters |
£218,000
£645,000
£163,550
£282,117
£276,608
Is Portswood a nice place to live?
Portswood is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Hampshire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Portswood?
Portswood has an average crime rate of 138.6 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Richmond Gardens, as reported by Hampshire Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Portswood?
Portswood has 44 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Sholing Infant School, St Anne's Catholic School, Mount Pleasant Juniors. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Woodlands Community College and Ludlow Junior School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Portswood?
The majority of residents in Portswood identify as White (British) (58%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (68%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.