Living in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 214,718 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 14%, #51 of 368), remote workers (top 20%, #76 of 387), students (top 21%, #72 of 354).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Portsmouth
- It is right on the coast of the English Channel.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 56 min and sets around 16:01; in late June it sets around 21:21.
How Portsmouth ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #251 of 378 | #54 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #187 of 387 | #3 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #208 of 378 | #21 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #228 of 378 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #245 of 378 | #57 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 42 | #304 of 378 | #62 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #238 of 387 | #45 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #161 of 368 | #39 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #146 of 367 | #37 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #151 of 362 | #39 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #76 of 387 | #1 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #218 of 368 | #46 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #141 of 361 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #72 of 354 | #9 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #172 of 378 | #4 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #159 of 388 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #127 of 363 | #35 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #181 of 387 | #48 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 26 | #285 of 378 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #348 of 388 | #62 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #230 of 388 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #308 of 388 | #47 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #81 of 388 | #15 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #167 of 388 | #39 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 46 | #387 of 388 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #152 of 209 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 66 | #100 of 388 | #17 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #51 of 368 | #1 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gosport 6 km
- Havant 9 km
- Fareham 11 km
- Isle of Wight 16 km
- Chichester 21 km
- Eastleigh 25 km
- Southampton 26 km
- Winchester 30 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.