Shirley Avenue, Southsea
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO4 8HF.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Shirley Avenue, Southsea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £344,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £279,643. That is 22% above the Southsea average of £282,103 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 64% terraced, 36% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Shirley Avenue range from £168,500 to £430,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 151 streets in Southsea with at least two sales in the last year, Shirley Avenue ranks 28th for average price.
House prices on Shirley Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PO4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £279,643 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £318,750 | 17 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Shirley Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 17 Jul 2026 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 27 Feb 2026 | £348,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 9 Dec 2024 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 1 Nov 2024 | £228,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 11 Jan 2024 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 25 Jun 2021 | £401,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 18 May 2021 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 26 Feb 2021 | £312,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 15 Feb 2019 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 29 Mar 2018 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Shirley Avenue PO4 8HF | 24 Mar 2016 | £168,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Shirley Avenue | £260,000 (Mar 2018) → £401,000 (Jun 2021) → £430,000 (Dec 2024) | +65% over 7 yrs |
| 30, Shirley Avenue | £168,500 (Mar 2016) → £190,000 (May 2021) → £228,000 (Nov 2024) | +35% over 9 yrs |
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Schools near Shirley Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rose Academy 201 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Meon Infant School 133 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Meon Junior School 336 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Milton Park Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Wimborne Primary School 557 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cumberland Infant School 172 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Moorings Way Infant School 116 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Miltoncross Academy 983 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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
- Fratton station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Portsmouth & Southsea station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Southsea Hoverport station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mayles Road (W-bound, Locksway Road) 2 min walk
- Mayles Road (E-bound, Locksway Road) 3 min walk
- Meryl Road (E-bound, Locksway Road) 4 min walk
- Eastney Farm Road (E-bound, Bransbury Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- East Shore Partnership
Milton Park Surgery, St Mary's Health Campus, Portsmouth · 0.8 mi - The Lighthouse Group Practice
Southesea Medical Centre, Carlisle Road, Southsea · 1.4 mi - Craneswater Group Practice
Doctors Surgery, 36 Waverley Road, Southsea · 1.4 mi - Island City Practice
Nutfield Place, Portsmouth · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Eastney Road Portsmouth · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Cumberland Service Station Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Southsea Goldsmith Ave Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Highland Road Portsmouth · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Portsmouth Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Lalys Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Medika Dental · 0.5 mi
- Eastney Health Centre · 0.6 mi
- The Dental Anaesthetic Clinic · 1.3 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 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 650 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,388 |
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 Shirley Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 85.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 39.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.2% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 21.8% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 47.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 52.8% | 43.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23% | 30.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.2% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 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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