Landport
Portsmouth 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,397 residents
Portsmouth 013 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Portsmouth, home to around 8,400 people and one of the city's most heavily social-rented areas — nearly two thirds of households are in social housing. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £1,120 a month, slightly below the UK median for a 2-bed, though the rent burden is steep relative to local earnings.
Landport 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Landport?
2 parks and 6 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 14 restaurants and 6 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Landport in Portsmouth
Living in Landport
Portsmouth 013 sits firmly at the working-class, community-rooted end of Portsmouth's housing spectrum. The neighbourhood's most striking feature is its tenure profile — around 64% of households are in social housing, making it one of the more concentrated social-rented areas in the South East. That shapes the character of the place: long-standing residents, tight community networks, and a population that skews younger and more family-oriented than much of the city.
Rent here is relatively low by Portsmouth standards. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,120 a month — modestly below the national 2-bed median — but the affordability picture is complicated. Median resident salaries sit around £31,000 a year, and rent-to-take-home ratios hit roughly 62%, meaning renters in the private market are stretching hard. The private rental stock (around 14% of homes) is the slice where that pressure is most felt; social tenants will be paying considerably less.
The population is younger than you might expect: around a quarter are under 18, and nearly a quarter are aged 18 to 34. Single-person households account for over a third of all homes. Degree-level qualifications are relatively uncommon here — around 17% of residents hold one, well below the South East average — which tracks with the neighbourhood's blue-collar employment base.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk — connecting residents into Portsmouth's wider network. Greenspace is close: nearly 70% of residents are within a short walk of a park or open space, and the average distance to the nearest green area is just over 200 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within Portsmouth 013.
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Frequently asked
- Is Portsmouth 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's a tightly knit, community-oriented neighbourhood with affordable rents and good access to greenspace — nearly 70% of residents are within a short walk of a park. The trade-off is high crime rates and below-average school quality nearby, and deprivation indicators place it in the most deprived 10% of neighbourhoods in England.
- What is the rent in Portsmouth 013?
- A 1-bed typically runs around £890 a month, a 2-bed around £1,120, and a 3-bed around £1,345. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. The median house price is around £197,000 for those considering buying.
- Is Portsmouth 013 safe?
- Crime here is elevated — around 296 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is roughly three to four times the UK national rate. The neighbourhood sits in the most deprived decile in England, which correlates with higher crime. It's worth researching specific streets if you're considering moving here.
- What's the commute from Portsmouth 013 to Portsmouth city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.3 km away — a 16-minute walk. Most residents commute by car (around 46%), with only 11% using public transport. The rail journey to London takes around 107 minutes. There's no metro or tram service in the area.
- Who lives in Portsmouth 013?
- Mostly long-standing residents in social housing — around 64% of households. The population skews young, with about 27% under 18 and nearly a quarter aged 18 to 34. Single-person households make up over a third of homes. Around 17% of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Portsmouth 013?
- There are 135 schools within 2 km, but only around 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 2.7 km away. Families should check individual catchment areas carefully before committing.