At a Glance
Average Property Price - PO
£334,472
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - PO
£1,190
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - PO
£39,416
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - PO
6.5%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - PO
2.6%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - PO
3.9%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — PO
Top 10 districts in PO ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Portsmouth (PO)
Top 10 streets in Portsmouth (PO) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hook Lane | £6,000,000 |
| 2 | Windmill Field | £4,250,000 |
| 3 | Westlands Lane | £4,100,000 |
| 4 | Park Lane | £3,961,930 |
| 5 | West Strand | £3,950,000 |
| 6 | Lower Hone Lane | £2,850,000 |
| 7 | Court Barn Lane | £2,750,000 |
| 8 | The Duver | £2,650,000 |
| 9 | Bosham Hoe | £2,500,000 |
| 10 | Park Lane | £2,500,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in PO is £334,000, broadly in line with the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.6% per year—a slower pace than the national trend, reflecting more modest appreciation in this established coastal market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £1,190, placing PO above the national mid-point. Rents have grown at 3.9% annually over ten years, outpacing the national average and indicating strong rental demand. The current gross yield of 6.5% remains attractive for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income is £39,416, just above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x has risen from 7.6x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable for local buyers relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has climbed from 28.7% to 30.9% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
PO has a notably older population: over a quarter are aged 65 and above, well above the national average of 19.6%. Conversely, the under-15 and 25–34 age groups are underrepresented. Home ownership is strong, with 40.9% owning outright—significantly higher than the national 33.7%—and private renting below average at 19.8%. The employment profile is broadly typical, with slightly elevated representation in caring roles and trades.