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Takeaways| Council | Southampton |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East suburb 55% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Portswood is £275,762, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Portswood house price trends over the last 30 years.
£275,762
£561,842
£163,631
£315,095
£326,405
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 a high crime rate for a South East suburb, with around 116 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 55% above the national average, and 80% above the Hampshire average.
What are the best schools in Portswood?
Portswood has 44 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Anne's Catholic School, Mount Pleasant Juniors, Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Banister Primary School and Bevois Town Primary School. Note: 6 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.