Living in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Thinking of moving to Portsmouth? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Portsmouth, Hampshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Property Market in Portsmouth
Average Prices by Type in PortsmouthThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £162,498 | 4 |
| Semi Detached | £350,000 | 3 |
| Detached | £680,000 | 2 |
| Terraced | £292,500 | 2 |
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Local administration around Portsmouth
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Portsmouth
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Group Practice | Derby Road Surgery, 27-29 Derby Road, Portsmouth | 0.4 mi | 023 92009265 |
| Portsdown Group Practice | Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 0.6 mi | 023 92009191 |
| Island City Practice | Nutfield Place, Portsmouth | 1.1 mi | 023 92009117 |
| Kirklands Surgery | 111 Copnor Road, Copnor, Portsmouth | 1.1 mi | 023 92663368 |
| The Unicity Medical Centre | 159-161 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 1.2 mi | 023 92736006 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Portsmouth
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalys Pharmacy | 113 London Road, North End, Portsmouth | 0.4 mi | 02392 663836 |
| Lalys Pharmacy | 4-6 London Road, North End, Portsmouth | 0.6 mi | 02392 666625 |
| Rowlands Pharmacy | 92 Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth | 0.6 mi | 02392 663017 |
| Millan Pharmacy London Road | 294 London Road, North End, Portsmouth | 0.6 mi | 02392 660534 |
| Rj Berry | 145 Sultan Road, Portsmouth | 0.9 mi | 02392 822022 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Portsmouth
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent Dental Centre | Whale Island, Portsmouth | 0.4 mi | |
| Maple House Dental Surgery | 200 London Road, Portsmouth | 0.5 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 33 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 0.5 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 33 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 0.5 mi | |
| Stubbington Ave Dental Practice | 12 Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth | 0.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Portsmouth
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67, LOWER DERBY ROAD | £234,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 7, TIPNER LANE | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 104, KNOX ROAD | £185,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 17A, PITCROFT ROAD | £285,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 63, SEAGROVE ROAD | £216,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 15, TARGET ROAD | £260,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 113, TIPNER ROAD | £205,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 29, CARDIFF ROAD | £275,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 72, JERVIS ROAD | £243,270 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 42, WINSTANLEY ROAD | £220,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Portsmouth
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Junior School | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Good | 0.8 mi |
| New Horizons Primary School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Good | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar School | Good | 1.1 mi |
| UTC Portsmouth | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
Broadband in Portsmouth
Local Amenities in Portsmouth
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Alexandra Bowling & Social Club 0.5 mi
- Alexandra Park 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl 0.5 mi
- Aldi 0.6 mi
- Eastern Stores 0.6 mi
- M A Food Cash & Carry 0.8 mi
- Morrisons 0.9 mi
Train Stations
- Hilsea Rail Station 1.4 mi
- Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station 1.5 mi
- Fratton Rail Station 1.7 mi
- Cosham Rail Station 1.8 mi
- Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station 1.8 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Derby Road Group Practice 0.4 mi
- City Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy 0.6 mi
- Kingston Crescent Surgery 0.6 mi
- Lalys Pharmacy 0.6 mi
Area Profile for Portsmouth
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Planning & Heritage in Portsmouth
No special planning designations found near the town centre.