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Portsmouth is a city of 208,003 residents in Hampshire with a median house price of £254,000. The market saw 2,539 sales in the 12 months to May 2026, with prices rising 16.3 per cent over five years.
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Terraced homes dominate the housing stock at 43.4 per cent, while 52.3 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 36.0 years. For employment, 57.2 per cent are in work, with health and social work the largest sector at 16.4 per cent. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Portsmouth. Crime stands at 12.4 offences per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the most common category at 1,002 incidents in July 2026. The city has 45 primary schools and 10 secondary schools; 27 of the 33 rated schools are good or better by Ofsted. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Life expectancy is 78.1 years for males and 82.7 years for females. Council tax for band D is £2,291.71 in 2026/27.
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