Cosham South
Portsmouth 006 · 5 sub-areas · 8,582 residents
Portsmouth 006 is a largely residential part of Portsmouth, home to around 8,600 people and notably owner-occupied by local standards. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,100 a month — slightly below the UK median for a two-bed — and the area sits in the seventh deprivation decile, meaning it's comfortably above average on most quality-of-life measures for the city.
Cosham South is a green, lower-density part of Portsmouth — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cosham South?
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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Cosham South in Portsmouth
Living in Cosham South
This part of Portsmouth feels more settled and family-oriented than the busier central districts. Owner-occupation runs at around three-quarters of all households — well above what you'd expect in a coastal city with a large student and service population — which gives the streets a quieter, more rooted character. Families with children make up a meaningful share of households here, and the age spread is fairly even across all groups.
On cost, Portsmouth 006 sits at the more affordable end of what you'd find across southern England. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month, which is slightly below the UK national median for a two-bed and considerably less than comparable Portsmouth-adjacent commuter areas closer to the M27 corridor. Council tax at Band D comes to roughly £2,290 a year, in line with the Portsmouth average. For buyers, the median sale price is around £331,000 — meaning you'd need about five years to save a deposit at typical local wages.
The population here skews slightly older than Portsmouth's city centre wards, with under-18s accounting for nearly a quarter of residents and the 35–49 age band well represented. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people tend to stay — over 90% of residents were UK-born, and the ethnic diversity index is relatively low at around 15, reflecting a less mixed demographic than many urban English areas.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 760 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — giving reasonable access to the wider network. Just over half of residents drive to work, and only around 4% use public transport for their commute, which suggests most jobs are locally based or accessible by car. Greenspace is close by, with the nearest open space under 250 metres away and more than two-thirds of residents within easy walking distance of a park. For streets and sub-areas, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Portsmouth 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with high owner-occupation and greenspace within easy reach. Crime sits roughly at the national average, and broadband is full gigabit across the area. The main trade-off is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are well below the national average, so families with children should check specific school catchments carefully.
- What is the rent in Portsmouth 006?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £890 a month, a two-bed around £1,100, and a three-bed around £1,350. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Two-bed rents are slightly below the UK national median, making this a reasonably affordable part of the South East.
- Is Portsmouth 006 safe?
- The crime rate is around 81.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — close to the UK national average of roughly 80. That's neither notably high nor low for an urban area. The neighbourhood sits in the seventh deprivation decile, which generally puts it above average for Portsmouth as a whole on safety indicators.
- What's the commute from Portsmouth 006 to Portsmouth city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about a ten-minute walk away. Just over half of residents drive to work, and around 27% work from home — suggesting most jobs in this part of Portsmouth are locally accessible by car rather than by rail or bus.
- Who lives in Portsmouth 006?
- Mostly owner-occupying families. Around three-quarters of homes are owned, under-18s make up nearly a quarter of the population, and the 35–49 age group is well represented. It's one of the less transient parts of Portsmouth, with a settled demographic and relatively low private-rental turnover.
- What schools are near Portsmouth 006?
- There are 69 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The silver lining is that the nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 500 metres away. Check Portsmouth City Council's school catchment tool for up-to-date boundaries.
- How far is Portsmouth 006 from London?
- The rail commute to London takes around 100 minutes by public transport. That's manageable for occasional trips but steep for a daily commute. The nearest mainline station is roughly a ten-minute walk from the neighbourhood.