neighbouring areas
| Aldershot | Fleet | Lymington | Stockbridge |
| Alton | Havant | Petersfield | Whitchurch |
| Andover | Hayling Island | Ringwood | Winchester |
| Basingstoke | Hook | Southampton | |
| Farnborough | Liphook | Southsea |
other areas in UK
Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island, located where the Solent joins the English Channel. This makes Portsmouth the United Kingdom's only island city separated from the mainland to the north by a narrow creek, bridged in places to make it - in appearance - a peninsula. The sheltered Portsmouth Harbour lies to the west of the island, and the large tidal bay of Langstone Harbour is to the east. Portsdown Hill dominates the skyline to the north, providing a magnificent panoramic view over the city, the waters of the Solent and the Isle of Wight beyond.
Houses for sale in Portsmouth and surrounding areas include styles of property from many periods of English history, but a considerable proportion is relatively modern. New homes in Portsmouth such as mid-terrace, Grade II listed properties, close to the water, offering three bedrooms and four reception rooms, come to the market in the region of £650,000. Further inland, a substantial architect-designed 20th century house with up to six bedrooms would be on offer with Portsmouth Estate agents for approximately £550,000. The average price of houses for sale in Portsmouth and the surrounding area is £285,000 for three bedroom houses and over £300,000 for four and five-bedroom houses. Portsmouth property covers the spectrum and can be both impressive and varied: - for under £500,000 you will find modern townhouses, close to the quays, with four bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, parking and private rear gardens. For under £150,000 you can find modest Victorian terraced houses, with three bedrooms and original Victorian features, in areas with good amenities and public transport.
Flats for sale in Portsmouth offering harbour views and two bedrooms in a luxury, modern apartment complex, would come to market in the region of £225,000. Two-bedroom flats in more traditional blocks and in less sought-after areas, are available for under £120,000.
Flats to rent in Portsmouth, offering one bedroom close to bus and train links, in stylish apartment houses, are available for under £450 per month. Two bedrooms in a period property, often with garden, in a sought after location, will cost about £850 per month.
Houses to rent in Portsmouth offering three bedrooms in modern, semi-detached houses, with gardens and off-road parking, are available for around £700 per month.
Amenities for Portsmouth properties
Most of Portsmouth's tourist attractions are related to its naval history. In the last decade Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard has been given a much needed face-lift. Among the attractions are the D-Day museum, HMS Victory, the remains of the Mary Rose, and the Royal Naval Museum. Other tourist attractions include the Blue Reef Aquarium and Southsea castle.
In the last few years, the number of shops in Portsmouth has grown dramatically due to both the buoyancy of the local economy and improved transport links. Gunwharf Quays is a new shopping area consisting of 85 mainly upmarket fashion stores, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema. It's located near Portsmouth Harbour train station and the Hard Bus Interchange. The Historic Dockyard has shops selling goods with a nautical theme and several times a year there is a French Market, and an annual Christmas Market.
The city is home to Portsmouth F.C., based at Fratton Park.
Transport in Portsmouth
There are several mainline railway stations in Portsmouth on a direct route to London. Portsmouth's stations are: Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth & Southsea, Fratton, Hilsea and Cosham. Portsmouth Harbour has passenger ferry links to Gosport and the Isle of Wight. Local buses serve the City of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas of Havant, Leigh Park, Waterlooville, Fareham and also Chichester, Worthing and Brighton.
The three road links to the mainland are the M275, A3 and A2030..
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port has links to Caen, Cherbourg-Octeville, St Malo and Le Havre; Blbao in Spain and the Channel Islands.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Portsmouth, which is covered by the postcode PO, you may also like to consider other areas in the region such as Aldershot, Alton, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Fleet, Havant, Hayling Island, Hook, Liphook, Lymington, Petersfield, Ringwood, Southampton, Southsea, Stockbridge, Whitchurch, and Winchester.
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3 bedrooms house in 94 Merrivale Road, Portsmouth - Asking price of £209,995
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3 bedrooms flat in Queens Street, Southsea - Asking price of £119,995
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2 bedrooms house in Croft Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire - Asking price of £110,000
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