Portsmouth's PO1 postcode, positioned in the 45th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 49.3, exhibits mixed market dynamics. Over five years, capital appreciation has been minimal at 0.3% CAGR, while rental growth substantially outpaced this at 9.0% CAGR, suggesting rental yield opportunities despite weak price appreciation. Population change has been negligible at -0.1%, indicating demographic stability without expansion momentum. The district's early-stage gentrification designation suggests potential for future development, though current data shows limited capital growth. This performance gap between rental and capital returns reflects the distinction between income-generating potential and long-term price trajectory in this coastal market.
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- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 9.0% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Portsmouth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
28 planning applications submitted in PO1 over the last six months.
Portsmouth (PO1) common questions
Is Portsmouth up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Portsmouth (PO1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 49% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Portsmouth safe?
Portsmouth has a safety score of 60/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Portsmouth?
The average property price in Portsmouth (PO1) is £320k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Portsmouth?
The median monthly rent in Portsmouth (PO1) is £1,223 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Portsmouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Portsmouth (PO2), Portsmouth (PO6), Portsmouth (PO3), Southsea (PO5), Southsea (PO4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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