It’s the UK’s only island city and boasts remarkable history, property and people.
From Southsea to Hilsea, Paulsgrove and Wymering, readers of The News have voted for the Portsmouth areas they would most love to live in.
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We’ve broken down the most desired suggestions below from eighth place to first – our overall winner.
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Our winner is revealed on the final page.
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5. WINNER - Old Portsmouth. Many of our readers consider Old Portsmouth the jewel in the city's crown, thus voting it the most desirable place to live. Can you blame them with a view like that?
WINNER - Old Portsmouth. Many of our readers consider Old Portsmouth the jewel in the city's crown, thus voting it the most desirable place to live. Can you blame them with a view like that? Photo: Byron Melton
6. Eighth place - Hilsea: Readers said Hilsea was their eighth-most desirable place to live in the Portsmouth area.
Eighth place - Hilsea: Readers said Hilsea was their eighth-most desirable place to live in the Portsmouth area. Picture: Shaun Roster Photo: Shaun Roster
7. Fourth place - Eastney. Eastney boasts some incredible sea views and made the fourth spot. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak
Fourth place - Eastney. Eastney boasts some incredible sea views and made the fourth spot. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak
8. Third place - Portsdown Hill. Boasting views over Portsea Island, it was no surprise to see Portsdown Hill so high up readers' list.
Third place - Portsdown Hill. Boasting views over Portsea Island, it was no surprise to see Portsdown Hill so high up readers' list. Photo: JPIMedia