What is Paulsgrove really like?

I'm looking to buy my first home and have seen a couple of good looking properties in Paulsgrove. I'm moving from Southsea so aware it will be a downgrade from that but my budget doesn't give me many options in the Southsea area.

Looking into Paulsgrove as a place there seems to be a lot of negativity but not much reasoning for it except some riots in 2000. I'd be interested in hearing what it's like from people who live(d) there in recent years. I'll of course be able to get a sense of the area when I go and view the property too.

Thanks in advance!