Alexandra Point
Developer: Bellway
221 new dwellings on the Tipner peninsula — a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments alongside 2 and 3-bedroom houses, with 30% affordable.
New Homes in Portsmouth
Tipner peninsula and Victory Quay — 1,000+ new waterfront homes
Portsmouth is one of the most active waterfront new-build markets on the South Coast, with two flagship Tipner-peninsula schemes — Bellway's Alexandra Point (221 homes) and VIVID's Victory Quay (835 homes) — transforming former brownfield sites. The wider Tipner West masterplan is delivering up to 4,000 additional homes through to 2040, and Portsmouth retains some of the South Coast's most affordable city-centre new-build stock.
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Portsmouth property market in 2026
Tipner alone will deliver over 1,000 new homes in the current cycle, with both Alexandra Point and Victory Quay actively releasing plots. Portsmouth's naval-base employment base and Solent University student demand support both owner-occupier and rental markets.
Why buy a new home in Portsmouth?
- ✓ London Waterloo in 1h 30m direct
- ✓ Major employers: Royal Navy, BAE Systems, Portsmouth University, IBM, Carnival UK
- ✓ Significantly cheaper than Southampton, Chichester or Winchester
- ✓ Major regeneration on the Tipner peninsula
- ✓ Direct ferries to the Isle of Wight, Cherbourg, St Malo and Bilbao
Transport & commuting
Portsmouth has two main stations — Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour — both with SWR services to London Waterloo and Southern services along the South Coast. The M27 connects to the M3 in 30 minutes.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| London Waterloo | ~1h 30m | SWR |
| Southampton | ~50m | SWR |
| Brighton | ~1h 30m | Southern |
| Isle of Wight (Ryde) | ~22m | Wightlink Catamaran |
Schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has a wide range of state and independent schools. Portsmouth Grammar School and Portsmouth High School are the city's leading independents; St Edmund's and Mayfield are strong state secondaries.
- Portsmouth Grammar School (independent, co-ed)
- Portsmouth High School (independent, girls)
- St Edmund's Catholic School
- Mayfield School
- University of Portsmouth
Major new-build schemes in Portsmouth
Victory Quay
Developer: VIVID
A 835-home brownfield regeneration on the former Tipner East site, including shared ownership and affordable rent. First phase delivers 183 homes.
Tipner West
Developer: Portsmouth City Council / partners
Long-term masterplan for up to 4,000 additional homes on Portsmouth's "super-peninsula", set out in the Portsmouth Local Plan to 2040.
Things to do in Portsmouth
- • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (HMS Victory, Mary Rose, HMS Warrior)
- • Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays
- • Southsea Common and the seafront
- • D-Day Story museum
- • Old Portsmouth and Spice Island
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Portsmouth
How much are new homes at Alexandra Point?
Bellway has not yet released final pricing — the development is currently listed as "Coming Soon" with 1 and 2-bedroom apartments plus 2 and 3-bedroom houses, 30% of which are affordable. Comparable Bellway South Coast schemes price 2-bed apartments from £260,000.
How long is the train from Portsmouth to London?
SWR runs direct trains from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo in 1h 30m, with services every half hour through the day.
What is the difference between Tipner West, Tipner East and Alexandra Point?
Alexandra Point is the Bellway scheme on the Tipner peninsula (221 homes). Victory Quay is the larger VIVID scheme on the former Tipner East / Pounds scrapyard site (835 homes). Tipner West is the long-term masterplan for the rest of the "super-peninsula" — up to 4,000 further homes over the next 15 years.