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About

Nelson ward occupies a compact area in the southern part of Portsea Island, directly south of Portsmouth's city centre. Its western boundary is defined by the railway line and the docks, while its eastern edge meets the residential streets of Southsea. The ward is primarily a dense residential neighbourhood, characterised by a grid pattern of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area includes the historic grounds of the Royal Garrison Church and the adjacent Victoria Park.

The ward is anchored by the commercial activity along Albert Road, which serves as a local high street. This central spine features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and pubs. The area is also home to the Kings Theatre, a prominent Edwardian venue. The residential streets are quiet, with many properties featuring small, walled rear gardens. The presence of the church ruins and the park provides green space within the largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Nelson has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nelson is £49,366 per year. There are 5 schools in Nelson: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Nelson is home to around 15,132 people, with a population density of about 6,383.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nelson Population
15,132
Population density
6,383.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.07(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.18(+40%)
Shoplifting
13.94(+75%)
Public order
11.63(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.66(+34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,630
76.87%
Other White
1,339
8.85%
African
464
3.07%
Bangladeshi
331
2.19%
Other
234
1.55%
Total population: 15,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,901
24.27%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,736
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
2,046
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,705
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,446
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 11,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,922
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,660
25.68%
Owns outright
1,337
20.68%
Social rents from council
905
14%
Other social rented
422
6.53%
Total households: 6,465

Property prices in Nelson

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nelson in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced124£225,000
Semi-Detached9£240,000
Flats26£140,000
Detached1£410,000

10 years median price trend in Nelson

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.

All postcodes in Nelson

PO27HF

Spenlow Close

PO27DH

Washington Road

PO28EJ

Winstanley Road

PO27AU

Cairo Terrace

PO20HT

Stubbington Avenue

PO28JP

Meyrick Road

PO29BB

Gladys Avenue

PO28HN

Angerstein Road

PO20BF

Stubbington Avenue

PO28AE

Nelson

PO28JL

Knox Road

PO28PA

Stamshaw Road

PO29AE

London Road

PO29BN

The Promenade

PO27SN

Estella Road

PO28QP

Tipner Road

PO28RJ

Harbour Way

PO28NJ

Nelson Avenue

PO27EQ

Kilpatrick Close

PO20HU

Stubbington Avenue

PO28RA

Tipner Lane

PO28LR

Stamshaw Road

PO27BU

Baythorn Close

PO28ND

Northern Parade

PO28FA

Garfield Road

PO28LE

Wilson Road

PO28DG

Twyford Avenue

PO27EG

Kingston Road

PO28EX

Lower Derby Road

PO27EA

Havant Road

PO20BH

London Road

PO28LB

Newcomen Road

PO28LF

Wilson Road

PO27LJ

Grafton Street

PO27EZ

Hercules Street

PO28EL

Stanley Road

PO27ET

Malthouse Road

PO28QN

Fountain Road

PO28RL

Meyrick Road

PO28AL

Kingston Crescent

PO28ER

Bathurst Way

PO27HD

Malins Road

PO27AR

Sultan Road

PO28NT

Twyford Avenue

PO28HX

Twyford Avenue

PO28RG

Tipner Green

PO28HL

Angerstein Road

PO27RL

Havant Road

PO28BT

Monmouth Road

PO27LH

Grafton Street

PO20DL

Balfour Road

PO27QQ

Kilbride Path

PO28DL

Twyford Avenue

PO28JR

Winstanley Road

PO29BF

Gladys Avenue

PO28LH

Stamshaw Road

PO27EH

Malthouse Road

PO27BT

Malins Road

PO28RQ

Somerville Place

PO28PN

Widley Road

PO27AJ

Gamble Road

PO20BU

Drayton Road

PO28RP

Tipner Lane

PO28NB

Twyford Avenue

PO28LP

Stamshaw Road

PO28BD

Pitcroft Road

PO28RD

Tipner Lane

PO28EB

Drill Shed Road

PO28HR

Derby Road

PO28HH

Derby Road

PO28HB

George Byng Way

PO28QD

Gruneisen Road

PO29BT

London Avenue

PO27QH

Kettering Terrace

PO27JE

Powerscourt Road

PO29BA

Gladys Avenue

PO28ET

Lower Derby Road

PO28JD

Twyford Avenue

PO28RH

Victory Green

PO20EP

Laburnum Grove

PO27BX

Estella Road

PO27AP

Sultan Road

PO20DF

Picture House Mews

PO28HA

Ranelagh Road

PO28DR

Rudmore Road

PO28HW

Derby Road

PO28DJ

Twyford Avenue

PO27AL

Gamble Road

PO28LA

Newcomen Road

PO20DH

Balfour Road

PO28QT

Target Road

PO29AY

Munster Road

PO28HY

Twyford Avenue

PO20HY

Stubbington Avenue

PO28HS

Derby Road

PO27SQ

Estella Road

PO28JJ

Knox Road

PO27LR

Kingston Road

PO29BZ

Nelson

PO27ER

Nelson

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.