Southwood Road, Portsmouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO2 9QG.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Southwood Road, Portsmouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Jun 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £277,199. Average sale prices rose from £252,498 in 2016 to £317,498 in 2021 (+26%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% terraced, 38% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Southwood Road range from £176,250 to £319,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Southwood Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Southwood Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £277,199 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £252,082 | 29 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Southwood Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 29 Jun 2021 | £319,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 29 Mar 2021 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 19 Dec 2019 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 19 Jul 2019 | £176,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 14 Dec 2018 | £287,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 16 Oct 2017 | £279,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 11 Aug 2016 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Southwood Road PO2 9QG | 28 Jun 2016 | £264,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Southwood Road | £264,995 (Jun 2016) → £279,000 (Oct 2017) | +5% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Southwood Road
Crime
323 crimes were reported within about a mile of Southwood Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 97 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 26 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Southwood Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Portsmouth Flood alert area
- Port Solent, Farlington and Brockhampton Flood alert area
- Hilsea Flood alert area
- Port Solent to Brockhampton Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Southwood Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 231 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Trafalgar School 1,031 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| UTC Portsmouth 491 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy 218 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mayfield School 1,354 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.6 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) 434 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hilsea station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Cosham station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Fratton station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Beechwood Road (NE-bound, London Road) 1 min walk
- Beechwood Road (SW-bound, London Road) 1 min walk
- Doyle Avenue (S-bound, Northern Parade) 3 min walk
- Oakwood Road (opp, Northern Parade) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Derby Road Group Practice
Derby Road Surgery, 27-29 Derby Road, Portsmouth · 1.0 mi - Kirklands Surgery
111 Copnor Road, Copnor, Portsmouth · 1.1 mi - Portsdown Group Practice
Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth · 1.1 mi - Island City Practice
Nutfield Place, Portsmouth · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - London Road · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Northern Parade Portsmouth · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Portsmouth Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Hilsea Portsmouth · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Millan Pharmacy London Road · 0.5 mi
- Copnor Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Lalys Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Taheri Limited · 0.1 mi
- Hilsea Dentalcare Limited · 0.4 mi
- Maple House Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 650 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,497 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Portsmouth with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Southwood Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87% | 85.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.5% | 39.4% |
| No religion | 43.3% | 47.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.1% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.6% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 21.8% |
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 20.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20% | 30.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.4% | 5.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Portsmouth.
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