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House prices in Portsmouth
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
The average property in Portsmouth is worth £251,220, up 1.3% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to July 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £518,657.
That's 8% below the UK average of £272,611.
Portsmouth house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Portsmouth
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £518,657 ▲ +1.0%
- Semi-detached £349,827 ▲ +2.3%
- Terraced £275,644 ▲ +2.4%
- Flat £166,320 ▼ -1.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 140 CLIVE ROAD, PO1 5JP | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 39 CYPRUS ROAD, PO2 7QA | £163,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 MOUSEHOLE ROAD, PO6 4JL | £330,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 FOXLEY DRIVE, PO3 5TG | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 21 BRAMPTON LANE, PO3 5TB | £245,056 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 INHURST ROAD, PO2 0QL | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 75 GEORGE STREET, PO1 5RA | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 WHITECLIFFE AVENUE, PO3 6HZ | £248,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 UNION ROAD, PO3 6GF | £370,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 16 GURNARD ROAD, PO6 3HN | £265,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Portsmouth costs 7.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Portsmouth ranks nationally →
Portsmouth is the 132nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 91,391 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Portsmouth.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.8%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £774
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Isle of Wight £245,900
- House prices in North Northamptonshire £257,807
- House prices in Warrington £260,040
- House prices in Swindon £263,611
- House prices in Southampton £235,977
- House prices in City of Peterborough £234,690
- House prices in Cheshire West and Chester £270,104
- House prices in North Yorkshire £270,463
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Portsmouth?
- The average house price in Portsmouth is £251,220, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Portsmouth changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Portsmouth have risen +1.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Portsmouth by property type?
- Latest average prices in Portsmouth:
- detached homes: £518,657
- semi-detached homes: £349,827
- terraced homes: £275,644
- flats: £166,320
- Is Portsmouth affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Portsmouth costs 7.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Portsmouth ranks nationally.
- Is Portsmouth an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Portsmouth costs £251,220 — 8% less than the UK average of £272,611. Portsmouth is the 132nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Portsmouth?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Portsmouth's average of £251,220, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Portsmouth?
- On a typical Portsmouth sale at £251,220, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,000–£4,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Portsmouth?
- Moving home in Portsmouth typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.