North End East
Portsmouth 011 · 6 sub-areas · 9,307 residents
Portsmouth 011 is a residential part of Portsmouth, home to around 9,300 people and considerably more family-oriented than much of the city. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,124 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — though rents are still climbing, up around 2.7% over the past year.
North End East 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 North End East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 12 restaurants and 6 pubs in five minutes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
North End East in Portsmouth
Living in North End East
Portsmouth 011 sits in a part of the city where owner-occupation is the norm rather than the exception. Around two in three households own their home — unusually high for urban Portsmouth — which gives the streets a settled, neighbourhood feel. Over a fifth of households are couples with children, and the area's relatively high share of under-18s (roughly 22.5%) reflects that. This isn't the transient rental belt you'll find closer to the city's student and naval quarters.
On cost, this part of Portsmouth is accessible by the city's standards. A one-bed runs around £893 a month, a two-bed about £1,124, and a three-bed roughly £1,345. For context, a two-bed here sits below the UK national median of around £1,200. The median house price is around £254,000, and first-time buyers saving a deposit are looking at roughly four years to get there — reasonably competitive for the South East. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,292 a year.
The demographic picture is fairly settled. Residents skew slightly older than the city average, with a solid 35–64 age cohort and a relatively low share of 18–34s compared to central Portsmouth. Degree-level qualifications are held by just over a quarter of residents — below the South East average, but reflecting the broader working-class and skilled-trades character of this part of the city. Almost nine in ten residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 21.5, lower than Portsmouth as a whole.
For getting around, most people here drive — nearly half of residents commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk. Public transport covers around 8% of commutes. Working from home is common too, with over a fifth of residents doing so. For the sub-areas and streets within Portsmouth 011, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Portsmouth 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented part of Portsmouth where most people own their homes. It's not the most dynamic corner of the city, but it offers affordable rents, reasonable greenspace access, and a community feel that suits families and older residents more than students or young professionals.
- What is the rent in Portsmouth 011?
- A one-bed averages around £893 a month, a two-bed about £1,124, and a three-bed roughly £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 011 safe?
- Crime runs at around 123 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — above the UK average of roughly 80. Portsmouth as a whole has elevated crime relative to much of the South East, and this area sits mid-range within the city. Checking street-level data for your specific road is worthwhile before committing.
- What's the commute from Portsmouth 011 to Portsmouth city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.7 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk. Most residents drive; around half commute by car and only 8% use public transport. Working from home is common, with over a fifth of residents doing so.
- Who lives in Portsmouth 011?
- Predominantly families and settled owner-occupiers. Around two in three households own their home, over a fifth are couples with children, and the area skews older than central Portsmouth. It attracts few students and relatively few under-35 renters.
- What schools are near Portsmouth 011?
- There are 154 schools within 2 km, so there's no shortage of options. Around 45% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.7 km away.
- How long is the rail commute from Portsmouth 011 to London?
- Around 105 minutes by public transport from the nearest mainline station, which is roughly 1.7 km away. Most residents drive rather than commute by rail, and over a fifth work from home.