Local authority · E06000044
Portsmouth since 2015
Every series published for Portsmouth that reaches back to 2015, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 10,61620159,4432024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Portsmouth, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 10,616 in 2015 to 9,443 in 2024, a change of 1,173 or 11.0% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
9,443 in 2024 − 10,616 in 2015 = −1,173, or −11.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 9,442.73 and 10,615.62, and 9,442.73 − 10,615.62 = 1,172.89.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Portsmouth, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 10,616 in 2015 to 9,443 in 2024, a change of 1,173 or 11.0% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 3,57520152,9952024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Portsmouth, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,575 in 2015 to 2,995 in 2024, a change of 580 or 16.2% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
2,995 in 2024 − 3,575 in 2015 = −580, or −16.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,994.80 and 3,574.60, and 2,994.80 − 3,574.60 = 579.80.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Portsmouth, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,575 in 2015 to 2,995 in 2024, a change of 580 or 16.2% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 1392015 Q16602026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In Portsmouth, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 139 in 2015 Q1 to 660 in 2026 Q2, a change of 521 or 374.8% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
660 in 2026 Q2 − 139 in 2015 Q1 = 521, or +374.8% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Portsmouth, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 139 in 2015 Q1 to 660 in 2026 Q2, a change of 521 or 374.8% (Home Office).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 52016 Q142022 Q2
People resettled in each council area
In Portsmouth, people resettled in each council area fell from 5 in 2016 Q1 to 4 in 2022 Q2, a change of 1 or 20.0% (Home Office).
This series begins in 2016 Q1, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
4 in 2022 Q2 − 5 in 2016 Q1 = −1, or −20.0% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Portsmouth, people resettled in each council area fell from 5 in 2016 Q1 to 4 in 2022 Q2, a change of 1 or 20.0% (Home Office).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £1,733Year ending March 2021£2,292Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Portsmouth, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,733 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,292 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £559 or 32.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,292 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,733 in the year ending March 2021 = £559, or +32.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,291.71 and 1,732.92, and 2,291.71 − 1,732.92 = 558.79.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,733 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,292 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £559 or 32.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £26,5282015£36,0222025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Portsmouth, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,528 in 2015 to £36,022 in 2025, a change of £9,494 or 35.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £37,055 then against £36,022 now — down 2.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£36,022 in 2025 − £26,528 in 2015 = £9,494, or +35.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,528 in 2015 to £36,022 in 2025, a change of £9,494 or 35.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £36,7002024£39,6042025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In Portsmouth, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £36,700 in 2024 to £39,604 in 2025, a change of £2,904 or 7.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £37,918 then against £39,604 now — up 4.4%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£39,604 in 2025 − £36,700 in 2024 = £2,904, or +7.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £36,700 in 2024 to £39,604 in 2025, a change of £2,904 or 7.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £32,2952024£29,6262025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Portsmouth, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence fell from £32,295 in 2024 to £29,626 in 2025, a change of £2,669 or 8.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £33,367 then against £29,626 now — down 11.2%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£29,626 in 2025 − £32,295 in 2024 = −£2,669, or −8.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence fell from £32,295 in 2024 to £29,626 in 2025, a change of £2,669 or 8.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £5132015£7012025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Portsmouth, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £513 in 2015 to £701 in 2025, a change of £188 or 36.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £717 then against £701 now — down 2.2%.
How this figure was worked out
£701 in 2025 − £513 in 2015 = £188, or +36.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 701.10 and 513.40, and 701.10 − 513.40 = 187.70.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £513 in 2015 to £701 in 2025, a change of £188 or 36.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £835January 2015£1,367July 2026
In Portsmouth, average private rent a month rose from £835 in January 2015 to £1,367 in July 2026, a change of £532 or 63.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £1,202 then against £1,367 now — up 13.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£1,367 in July 2026 − £835 in January 2015 = £532, or +63.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, average private rent a month rose from £835 in January 2015 to £1,367 in July 2026, a change of £532 or 63.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 3.1%January 20162.2%July 2026
In Portsmouth, private rent annual change fell from 3.1% in January 2016 to 2.2% in July 2026, a change of 1% or 31.0% (ONS).
This series begins in January 2016, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
2.2% in July 2026 − 3.1% in January 2016 = −1%, or −31.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.16 and 3.13, and 2.16 − 3.13 = 0.97.
Published by ONS.
In Portsmouth, private rent annual change fell from 3.1% in January 2016 to 2.2% in July 2026, a change of 1% or 31.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 2,740January 20156,400July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Portsmouth, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,740 in January 2015 to 6,400 in July 2026, a change of 3,660 or 133.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6,400 in July 2026 − 2,740 in January 2015 = 3,660, or +133.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Portsmouth, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,740 in January 2015 to 6,400 in July 2026, a change of 3,660 or 133.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 2%January 20154.4%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Portsmouth, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2% in January 2015 to 4.4% in July 2026, a change of 2.4% or 120.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4.4% in July 2026 − 2% in January 2015 = 2.4%, or +120.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.40 and 2.00, and 4.40 − 2.00 = 2.40.
Published by ONS.
In Portsmouth, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2% in January 2015 to 4.4% in July 2026, a change of 2.4% or 120.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £168,890January 2015£250,999June 2026
In Portsmouth, average house price rose from £168,890 in January 2015 to £250,999 in June 2026, a change of £82,109 or 48.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £242,365 then against £250,999 now — up 3.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£250,999 in June 2026 − £168,890 in January 2015 = £82,109, or +48.6% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, average house price rose from £168,890 in January 2015 to £250,999 in June 2026, a change of £82,109 or 48.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 9%January 20150.1%June 2026
In Portsmouth, house price annual change fell from 9% in January 2015 to 0.1% in June 2026, a change of 8.9% or 98.9% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
0.1% in June 2026 − 9% in January 2015 = −8.9%, or −98.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 0.10 and 9.00, and 0.10 − 9.00 = 8.90.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Portsmouth, house price annual change fell from 9% in January 2015 to 0.1% in June 2026, a change of 8.9% or 98.9% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Portsmouth - -351Year to mid-2015-3,234Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Portsmouth, net internal migration by local authority fell from -351 in Year to mid-2015 to -3,234 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,883 or 821.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-3,234 in Year to mid-2025 − -351 in Year to mid-2015 = −2,883, or −821.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, net internal migration by local authority fell from -351 in Year to mid-2015 to -3,234 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,883 or 821.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 3,818Year to mid-20154,582Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Portsmouth, international migration into a local authority rose from 3,818 in Year to mid-2015 to 4,582 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 764 or 20.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4,582 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,818 in Year to mid-2015 = 764, or +20.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, international migration into a local authority rose from 3,818 in Year to mid-2015 to 4,582 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 764 or 20.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 2,268Year to mid-20152,938Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Portsmouth, international migration out of a local authority rose from 2,268 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,938 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 670 or 29.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,938 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,268 in Year to mid-2015 = 670, or +29.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, international migration out of a local authority rose from 2,268 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,938 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 670 or 29.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 1,550Year to mid-20151,644Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Portsmouth, net international migration by local authority rose from 1,550 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,644 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 94 or 6.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,644 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,550 in Year to mid-2015 = 94, or +6.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, net international migration by local authority rose from 1,550 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,644 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 94 or 6.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 2,726Year to mid-20152,079Year to mid-2025
In Portsmouth, births by local authority fell from 2,726 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,079 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 647 or 23.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,079 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,726 in Year to mid-2015 = −647, or −23.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, births by local authority fell from 2,726 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,079 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 647 or 23.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 1,780Year to mid-20151,844Year to mid-2025
In Portsmouth, deaths by local authority rose from 1,780 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,844 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 64 or 3.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,844 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,780 in Year to mid-2015 = 64, or +3.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, deaths by local authority rose from 1,780 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,844 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 64 or 3.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 946Year to mid-2015235Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Portsmouth, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 946 in Year to mid-2015 to 235 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 711 or 75.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
235 in Year to mid-2025 − 946 in Year to mid-2015 = −711, or −75.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 946 in Year to mid-2015 to 235 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 711 or 75.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - -472Year to mid-2015-106Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Portsmouth, other population change by local authority rose from -472 in Year to mid-2015 to -106 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 366 or 77.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-106 in Year to mid-2025 − -472 in Year to mid-2015 = 366, or +77.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Portsmouth, other population change by local authority rose from -472 in Year to mid-2015 to -106 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 366 or 77.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £391m2015 Q1£670.4m2026 Q2
In Portsmouth, outstanding council borrowing rose from £391m in 2015 Q1 to £670.4m in 2026 Q2, a change of £279.5m or 71.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £558.8m then against £670.4m now — up 20.0%.
How this figure was worked out
£670.4m in 2026 Q2 − £391m in 2015 Q1 = £279.5m, or +71.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 670.41 and 390.96, and 670.41 − 390.96 = 279.45.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, outstanding council borrowing rose from £391m in 2015 Q1 to £670.4m in 2026 Q2, a change of £279.5m or 71.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £321.8m2020 Q2£175.8m2026 Q2
In Portsmouth, council investments held fell from £321.8m in 2020 Q2 to £175.8m in 2026 Q2, a change of £146m or 45.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £422.2m then against £175.8m now — down 58.4%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£175.8m in 2026 Q2 − £321.8m in 2020 Q2 = −£146m, or −45.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 175.80 and 321.79, and 175.80 − 321.79 = 145.99.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, council investments held fell from £321.8m in 2020 Q2 to £175.8m in 2026 Q2, a change of £146m or 45.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £241.3mYear ending March 2018£387mYear ending March 2025
In Portsmouth, council spending on services rose from £241.3m in the year ending March 2018 to £387m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £145.7m or 60.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £313.7m then against £387m now — up 23.4%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£387m in the year ending March 2025 − £241.3m in the year ending March 2018 = £145.7m, or +60.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 387.01 and 241.33, and 387.01 − 241.33 = 145.68.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, council spending on services rose from £241.3m in the year ending March 2018 to £387m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £145.7m or 60.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £17.1mYear ending March 2018£22mYear ending March 2025
In Portsmouth, unallocated council reserves rose from £17.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £22m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £5m or 29.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £22.2m then against £22m now — down 0.8%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£22m in the year ending March 2025 − £17.1m in the year ending March 2018 = £5m, or +29.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 22.00 and 17.06, and 22.00 − 17.06 = 4.95.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, unallocated council reserves rose from £17.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £22m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £5m or 29.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Portsmouth - £146.8mYear ending March 2018£224.1mYear ending March 2025
In Portsmouth, earmarked council reserves rose from £146.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £224.1m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £77.3m or 52.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £190.9m then against £224.1m now — up 17.4%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£224.1m in the year ending March 2025 − £146.8m in the year ending March 2018 = £77.3m, or +52.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 224.07 and 146.82, and 224.07 − 146.82 = 77.25.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Portsmouth, earmarked council reserves rose from £146.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £224.1m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £77.3m or 52.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Portsmouth - 207,873Mid-2015214,321Mid-2024
In Portsmouth, population by local authority rose from 207,873 in Mid-2015 to 214,321 in Mid-2024, a change of 6,448 or 3.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
214,321 in Mid-2024 − 207,873 in Mid-2015 = 6,448, or +3.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Portsmouth, population by local authority rose from 207,873 in Mid-2015 to 214,321 in Mid-2024, a change of 6,448 or 3.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Portsmouth