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Southsea & Fratton Park

Southsea & Fratton Park investment guide. Average gross yield 5.7%, balanced market rental demand.

5.7%avg gross yield

£212kavg sold price (356 sales, 12mo)

Balanced marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.7%

+0.2% vs Portsmouth avg (5.5%)

Average Asking Price

£211,648

high confidence (356 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,273

2-bed · 3-bed £1,570 · 8.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£314

City avg £305/sqft · 9 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in PO5

1-bed

£894

per month

7.6% yield

2-bed

£1,273

per month

8.1% yield

3-bed

£1,570

per month

7.0% yield

4-bed

£2,062

per month

5.6% yield

Ownership mix

PO5 vs UK average · 17,915 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 43% privately rented (btl) (23pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

17.7%(UK 32.9%)

-15.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

16.9%(UK 29.7%)

-12.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

43.0%(UK 20.3%)

+22.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

22.4%(UK 17.1%)

+5.3pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in PO5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.4%	£270,000	£1,442
Semi-detached →	3.7%	£556,830	£1,716
Detached →	2.6%	£694,929	£1,504
Flat →	9.0%	£162,299	£1,215

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About Southsea & Fratton Park (PO5, Portsmouth)

PO5 attracts investors seeking balanced returns in a stable market with a 5.7% gross yield. Property prices average £211,648, offering reasonable entry points for both seasoned and newer investors looking for steady rental income across various property sizes.

The tenant mix is diverse and balanced, with strong demand across the board. Two-bedroom properties command the highest yield at 8.1%, followed closely by one-bedroom units at 7.6%, making these formats particularly attractive for maximising returns on investment capital.

Investors should note that four-bedroom properties show lower yields at 5.6%, suggesting potential oversupply or lower rental demand in this segment. The balanced market conditions mean rental growth may be modest, so success depends on careful property selection and efficient management rather than appreciation-led strategies.

Sold Price Trend - PO5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+14.6% over 2 years

Flip Activity - PO5

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+34.6%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

17 mo

Flip rate

0.1%

of all sales

Recent case studies

hamilton road

Terraced

Bought Apr 23

£240k

Sold Sept 24

£320k

17 mo+34.6%*

Gross 33.3%

* 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 - PO5

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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