Portsmouth Council Tax 2025/26
Portsmouth City Council Band D for 2025/26 is approximately £2,310, including Hampshire Police and Hampshire Fire precepts and the Adult Social Care precept. As a unitary authority, there is no county tier — the city council collects on behalf of all preceptors.
Estimate your bill with our Council Tax calculator.
Portsmouth Property & Stamp Duty
Portsmouth property is among the more affordable South Coast cities. A typical £250,000 home generates SDLT of £0 (standard) and £0 for first-time buyers under the £300,000 FTB nil-rate threshold (April 2025 onwards).
- £200,000 home: £0 SDLT (standard) / £0 (FTB)
- £255,000 home (average): £250 SDLT (standard) / £0 (FTB)
- £350,000 home: £5,000 SDLT (standard) / £2,500 (FTB)
- £500,000 home (Southsea): £15,000 SDLT (standard) / £10,000 (FTB)
Use our Stamp Duty calculator for your scenario.
Portsmouth Salaries & Take-Home Pay
| Gross | Net per year | Net per month |
|---|---|---|
| £25,000 | £21,322 | £1,777 |
| £35,000 | £28,522 | £2,377 |
| £45,000 | £35,222 | £2,935 |
| £55,000 | £42,422 | £3,535 |
Illustrative only — figures exclude pension and student loan. Use our Take-Home Pay calculator for a personalised figure.
Mortgage Costs for Portsmouth Buyers
On a £255,000 home with a 15% deposit (£38,250) and a 25-year fixed rate at 4.5%, monthly repayments are approximately £1,205. Use our Mortgage calculator and Mortgage Affordability calculator to model different deposits, rates and terms.