Thinking of moving to Portsmouth? Here's everything you need to know — best areas, average prices, crime rates, schools and transport.
£235,000
Avg price
£850/month
Avg rent
Pros
✓ Coastal living at affordable prices
✓ Strong naval heritage and culture
✓ Improving food and nightlife scene
✓ Spice Island waterfront
Cons
✗ Island city — traffic can be bad
✗ Some areas have high crime
✗ Limited green space
✗ Flood risk in some coastal areas
Best areas in Portsmouth
SouthseaOld PortsmouthCoshamFareham (nearby)
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Transport from Portsmouth
Portsmouth is served by National Rail (1hr 30min London Waterloo). Know My Postcode includes a commute calculator for every report — calculate your actual journey time from the specific postcode.