Portsmouth vs Salisbury
Which is better to live in? (2026)
Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Portsmouth comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in schools, transport, broadband. However, Salisbury performs better in crime safety and affordability, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portsmouth or Salisbury better to live in?
Portsmouth comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in schools, transport, broadband. However, Salisbury performs better in crime safety and affordability, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Is Portsmouth safer than Salisbury?
Salisbury scores higher for crime safety (33/100) compared to Portsmouth (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Portsmouth or Salisbury?
Portsmouth has 15 schools within 3km, with 53% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Salisbury has 15 schools nearby, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Portsmouth or Salisbury?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in Portsmouth (~£418/month) compared to Salisbury (~£426/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.
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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.