PO1Portsmouth

Central Portsmouth & Southsea

Central Portsmouth & Southsea investment guide. Average gross yield 6.3%, landlord's market rental demand.

6.3%avg gross yield

£218kavg sold price (293 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.3%

+0.8% vs Portsmouth avg (5.5%)

Average Asking Price

£217,688

high confidence (293 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,489

2-bed · 3-bed £1,612 · 8.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£357

City avg £305/sqft · 52 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in PO1

1-bed

£1,057

per month

7.0% yield

2-bed

£1,489

per month

8.2% yield

3-bed

£1,612

per month

7.9% yield

4-bed

£2,267

per month

10.3% yield

Ownership mix

PO1 vs UK average · 17,416 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 41% socially rented (24pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

15.4%(UK 32.9%)

-17.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

16.0%(UK 29.7%)

-13.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

27.7%(UK 20.3%)

+7.4pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

40.9%(UK 17.1%)

+23.8pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in PO1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	8.9%	£220,294	£1,641
Semi-detached →	7.9%	£255,569	£1,692
Detached →	5.9%	£364,051	£1,785
Flat →	9.9%	£173,298	£1,431

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About Central Portsmouth & Southsea (PO1, Portsmouth)

PO1 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking strong gross yields of 6.3% with affordable entry prices averaging £217,688. The landlord's market conditions indicate robust rental demand, making this an active area for portfolio builders seeking reliable rental income across multiple property types.

The tenant base is diverse, spanning professionals and families across all bedroom sizes. Four-bedroom properties command the highest yields at 10.3%, whilst one-bedroom units at 7% attract young professionals and students, reflecting Portsmouth's mixed demographic appeal.

Investors should monitor local market saturation, particularly in the HMO sector, and stay aware of Portsmouth's ongoing regeneration projects which may impact both property values and rental demand over time. Building condition surveys are essential given the area's mix of period properties and newer developments.

Sold Price Trend - PO1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-70.1% over 2 years

Flip Activity - PO1

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+25.4%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

9 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

samuel road

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£164k

Sold Mar 25

£210k

9 mo+25.4%*

Gross 28.0%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - PO1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Portsmouth. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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