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Portswood, United Kingdom
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Portswood is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,831. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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People
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| Population | 14,831 |
| Population Density | 13,732 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9272°, -1.3903° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.6 inches (1,031 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,155 |
| Median Age | 34.7 years |
About Portswood
Portswood is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,831. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Portswood vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Portswood vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,155 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,155 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $907 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,350 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 43.7% |
| Public Transit | 7.9% |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $307,350 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,179 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 48.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.2% |
| Housing Units | 5,932 |
Property Tax
Climate in Portswood
Portswood has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9272°N, 1.3903°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Portswood has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.6% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 52.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 13,732/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 43.7% |
| Public Transit | 7.9% |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
Schools in Portswood
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Portswood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Townhill Infant and Junior Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bassett Green Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moorlands Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shirley Warren Primary and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Hollybrook Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| The Gregg School | — | — | — | — |
| Vermont School | — | — | — | — |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Mansbridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Great Oaks School | — | — | — | — |
| Harefield Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yarrow Heights School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosewood Free School | — | — | — | — |
| Charlton House Independent School | — | — | — | — |
| Shirley Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Townhill Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Townhill Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitterne Park School | — | — | — | — |
| King Edward VI School | — | — | — | — |
| St Denys Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cantell School | — | — | — | — |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bevois Town Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shirley Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Beechwood Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Glenfield Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitterne CE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St George Catholic College | — | — | — | — |
| Shirley Infant and Junior Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Shirley High School | — | — | — | — |
| Swaythling Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Portswood
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isle of Wight Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Express FM Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Forest FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Shine Radio | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Winchester Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Overton Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Portswood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army Flying Museum | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Bishop's Waltham Museum | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Carisbrooke Castle Museum | ||||
| City Mill | ||||
| Cowes Maritime Museum | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Fort Brockhurst | ||||
| Fort Victoria Country Park | ||||
| Gurkha Museum | ||||
| HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend | ||||
| Hovercraft Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Glass Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Postal Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Steam Railway | ||||
| King's Royal Hussars Museum | ||||
| Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum | ||||
| Little Woodham Living History Village | ||||
| Little Woodham Living History Village | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Museum of Island History | ||||
| Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps | ||||
| New Forest Museum | ||||
| Newport Roman Villa | ||||
| Old Town Hall | ||||
| Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum | ||||
| Romsey Signal Box Project | ||||
| Royal Green Jackets Museum | ||||
| Royal Logistic Corps Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Ryde District Heritage Centre | ||||
| Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Serle's House | ||||
| Shears Mill | ||||
| Shears Mill | ||||
| Sir Max Aitken Museum | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre) | ||||
| The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Diving Museum | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The Rifles Museum | ||||
| The Shipwreck Centre | ||||
| The Wight Military and Heritage Museum | ||||
| Train Story | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| West Wight Heritage Centre | ||||
| Westbury Manor Museum | ||||
| Westgate Museum | ||||
| Winchester City Museum | ||||
| Yarmouth Town Hall |
Libraries in Portswood
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop's Waltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bitterne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgess Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chandler's Ford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobbett Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Cowes Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fair Oak Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freshwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedge End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lockswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lord Louis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lordshill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lymington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martial Rose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milford village hall and library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountbatten Library (ML) | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Baddesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Baddesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southampton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanmore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stubbington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portswood
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Market | |||||
| Bumbles | |||||
| Chesapeake Mill | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Kingsland Market | |||||
| Kingsland Market | |||||
| Ryde Market | |||||
| Ryde Market |
Hotels in Portswood
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Portswood
45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portswood
34 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Portswood
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Portswood
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Portswood
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Portswood
12 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Portswood
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Portswood
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Portswood
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Portswood
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Portswood
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Portswood
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Portswood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred's Brewery | ||||
| Flack Manor Brewery | ||||
| Flower Pots Brewery | ||||
| Flower Pots Inn | ||||
| Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Itchen Valley Brewery | ||||
| Pig Beer Brewery | ||||
| Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar | ||||
| Upham Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Portswood
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Silverlake Stadium | ||
| Utilita Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near Portswood
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Portswood
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harpsden Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Portswood
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bassett Post Office | |
| Bitterne Post Office | |
| Midanbury Post Office | |
| Oaktree Road Post Office | |
| Portswood Post Office | |
| St Denys Road Post Office | |
| Swaythling Post Office | |
| University Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Portswood
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Fertility Centre | ||
| Inclusion | ||
| Nayu Wellness Clinic | ||
| Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portswood
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Hayat Centre | |
| All Saints Church Centre | |
| Avenue St Andrew's Church | |
| Bashir Ahmed Masjid | |
| Bevois Town Church (Southampton Chinese Christian Church Centre) | |
| Bitterne Park Baptist Church | |
| Bitterne Park United Reformed Church | |
| Bitterne United Reformed Church | |
| Christ Church Southampton | |
| Christ Church Southampton | |
| Christ the King and St. Colman | |
| Christ the Messiah Church | |
| Church of the Ascension | |
| Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar | |
| Gurdwara Nanaksar | |
| Highfield Church | |
| Hollybrook Cemetery Chapel | |
| Holy Saviour Bitterne | |
| Immaculate Conception Church | |
| Isaac Watts Memorial Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Portswood?
Portswood has a population of 14,831 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13,732 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
Is Portswood expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,155, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $307,350 (9% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Portswood?
Portswood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Portswood?
The unemployment rate in Portswood is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $907. There are 1,350 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Portswood?
The median home value in Portswood is $307,350. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,179. The homeownership rate is 48.8%.
How are the schools in Portswood?
31.6% of adults in Portswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 52.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Portswood?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Portswood is 14.1% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 13.3% Asian. 83% of residents speak only English at home. 3.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.