Portsmouth — Fairgroves area guide

Area guide

Portsmouth

Harbour views, urban energy, genuine community.

Southsea promenade and seafront, Portsmouth

About Portsmouth

A closer look
at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth has a character unlike anywhere else on the south coast. It's a city that rewards those who look beyond the surface — independent restaurants, a thriving arts scene, and some genuinely beautiful housing stock, much of it overlooking water.

From the cobbled streets of Old Portsmouth to the open seafront at Southsea Common, the city offers an unusually varied range of places to live. We know every neighbourhood well and can help you find the right fit.

Portsmouth harbour at dusk with boats and waterfront buildings

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Available properties

£1,450 pcm

Average rent (2-bed)

1h 30m

Train to London Waterloo

Local knowledge

Neighbourhoods

Four corners of Portsmouth we know especially well — and the homes you'll find in each.

Albert Road, Southsea — independent shops and street life

Southsea

The cultural heart of Portsmouth. Independent shops and restaurants along Albert Road, Palmerston Road market, and the seafront right on your doorstep. A mix of Victorian terraces, converted flats, and basement studios make it the most varied lettings market in the city.

Cobbled streets in Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth

The historic core, tucked behind the naval dockyard. Narrow streets, cobbled paths, and some of the oldest buildings in the city. Properties here are rare and tend to go quickly — mostly period conversions with water views for those who know to look.

Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth harbour

Gunwharf Quays

A contemporary contrast to the rest of the city. Modern apartment buildings overlooking the harbour, with the Spinnaker Tower at the end of the jetty. Popular with young professionals who want views and convenience without a long commute.

Eastney seafront and beach, Portsmouth

Eastney

Quieter, slightly off the main Southsea strip, but all the better for it. Good-sized Victorian and Edwardian houses, a local beach, and a strong community feel. Popular with families and those who want more space at a better price.

Portsmouth harbour with boats and city waterfront
“Look beyond the surface and Portsmouth rewards — independent restaurants, a thriving arts scene, and beautiful housing stock, much of it overlooking water.”
Fairgroves