Alexandra Park
Portsmouth 009 · 5 sub-areas · 8,423 residents
Portsmouth 009 is a residential neighbourhood in Portsmouth, home to around 8,400 people and sitting in the mid-range of the city's rental market. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,124 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. Around half of residents own their home, giving the area a settled feel compared to the more transient parts of the city.
Alexandra Park is a mid-density neighbourhood of Portsmouth in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Alexandra Park?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,357 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Alexandra Park in Portsmouth
Living in Alexandra Park
Portsmouth 009 has the character of an established residential neighbourhood rather than a busy inner-city quarter — owner-occupiers make up nearly two-thirds of households, which tends to mean quieter streets, more families, and less of the churn you get in heavily rented areas. Greenspace is within easy reach, with the nearest park or open space just over 370 metres away on average, and around a third of residents are within a walkable distance of green areas.
Rents here sit in the mid-range for Portsmouth. A one-bed comes in around £893 a month, a two-bed around £1,124, and a three-bed around £1,345 — all meaningfully below what you'd pay in London or the South East's more expensive commuter towns. The council tax bill for a Band D property runs to about £2,292 a year. Rents rose around 2.7% in the past year, which is modest by recent UK standards. The median house price is around £271,000, and the typical deposit takes about 4.4 years of saving to reach.
The people who live here skew slightly younger — about a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34 — but there's a fairly even spread across age groups. Couples with children account for roughly one in five households, and single-person households make up just under a third. It's a reasonably mixed picture, not dominated by any single demographic.
On the practical side, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 21-minute walk, or a short drive. Around half of residents commute by car, and just over one in five work from home. Broadband coverage is excellent, with full gigabit connectivity available across the neighbourhood and no properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Portsmouth 009 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, mostly owner-occupied residential neighbourhood with decent greenspace access and crime rates below the national average. It won't win prizes for buzz or amenities, but it's a solid, affordable base — particularly for families and older residents who value stability over nightlife.
- What is the rent in Portsmouth 009?
- A one-bed typically runs around £893 a month, a two-bed around £1,124, and a three-bed around £1,345. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% over the past year.
- Is Portsmouth 009 safe?
- The crime rate is around 65 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably below the UK national average of around 80. That's a reasonably reassuring picture for a city neighbourhood, though as always, safety varies street by street.
- What's the commute from Portsmouth 009 to London?
- By public transport — typically rail from Portsmouth — you're looking at around 104 minutes to London. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1.7 km away, about a 21-minute walk. Around half of local residents commute by car rather than using public transport.
- Who lives in Portsmouth 009?
- Mostly settled owner-occupiers — nearly 62% of households own their home. The age spread is fairly even, with young professionals, families, and older residents all present. Single-person households make up about 31% and couples with children around 20%.
- What schools are near Portsmouth 009?
- There are 102 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue. Around 51% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%, so parents should check ratings carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.3 km away.
- How does Portsmouth 009 compare to other Portsmouth neighbourhoods for affordability?
- It sits in the mid-range for Portsmouth. A two-bed at around £1,124 a month is below the UK national median, making it one of the more affordable parts of a city that is generally reasonable by South East standards. The deposit-to-savings timeline of around 4.4 years is manageable by regional norms.