PO3 Portsmouth has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.5% in property prices alongside rental growth of 6.4%, generating a rental yield advantage relative to capital appreciation. The district ranks at the 62nd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 52.0/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Population growth of 0.4% over five years reflects limited demographic expansion, whilst the early gentrification stage suggests ongoing infrastructure and social investment. The divergence between rental and price growth metrics indicates that investor returns have been driven predominantly through rental income rather than property value inflation, a pattern typical of areas experiencing measured, gradual transition.
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- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Portsmouth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.1 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
11 planning applications submitted in PO3 over the last six months.
Portsmouth (PO3) common questions
Is Portsmouth up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Portsmouth (PO3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 38% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Portsmouth safe?
Portsmouth has a safety score of 65/100 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 (PO3) is £320k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Portsmouth?
The median monthly rent in Portsmouth (PO3) is £1,340 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Portsmouth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Portsmouth (PO2), Portsmouth (PO1), Southsea (PO4), Southsea (PO5), Portsmouth (PO6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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