Charles Dickens Ward is located in the southern part of Portsmouth, near the city center. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses and modern apartment buildings. It is named after the famous author, who was born in Portsmouth, and features landmarks like the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum. The ward includes commercial spaces along its main roads, offering local shops and services.
The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to other parts of the city. Green spaces like Victoria Park provide recreational areas for residents. The area has a mix of long-term residents and students, due to its proximity to the University of Portsmouth. Charles Dickens Ward maintains a balance between urban convenience and quieter residential living.
On average Charles Dickens has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Charles Dickens is £32,417 per year. There are 8 schools in Charles Dickens: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £146,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £215,000 |
10 years price trend in Charles Dickens
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Church Road
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Alec Rose Lane
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Queen Street
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Beck Street
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Portland Street
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Cross Street
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Main Road
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Military Road
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Britain Street
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Kent Street
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Charlotte Street
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Commercial Place
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Slindon Street
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Main Road
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Commercial Place
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Bishop Crispian Way
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Central Street
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Portland Street
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Bishop Street
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Queen Street
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Aylward Street
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Cornwallis Crescent
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All Saints Road
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Clarendon Place
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Portsea
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Slindon Street
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Slindon Street
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Somers Road
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Portsea
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Charlotte Street
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Lower Church Path
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Cottage View
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Arundel Street
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Slindon Street
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Berkshire Close
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Slindon Street
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Queen Street
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Andrew Bell Street
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Cornmill Street
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Foster Road
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Clarendon Place
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Herbert Street
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Fountain Street
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Fratton West
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Fratton West
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Blackfriars Close
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Froddington Road
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St James's Street
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Stanhope Road
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Arundel Street
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Milford Road
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White Swan Road
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Bonfire Corner
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Alec Rose Lane
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Portsea
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Butcher Street
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Aylward Street
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Clock Street
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Admiralty Road
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King William Street
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St George's Way
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Brewer Street
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Charlotte Street
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Kilmiston Close
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Landport
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Blackfriars Road
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Blackfriars Road
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Stanhope Road
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Berkshire Close
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Flathouse Road
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Coburg Street
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St George's Way
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Curzon Howe Road
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Queen Street
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Three Tun Close
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Nelson Road
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Landport
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Nutfield Place
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Hanway Road
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Slindon Street
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Fratton West
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Cumberland Road
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Plymouth Street
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Fleet Way
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St Faiths Road
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Arundel Street
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Church Road
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Berkshire Close
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White Swan Road
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St Georges Square
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College Street
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Bonfire Corner
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Prince George Street
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Frigate Road
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Portsea
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The Hard
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Charlotte Street
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St Faiths Road
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Foster Road
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Victoria Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.