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Nelson

About

Nelson ward is located in the heart of Portsmouth, covering a densely populated urban area. It includes parts of the city centre and stretches towards the waterfront, with a mix of residential, commercial, and historic sites. The ward is known for its proximity to key landmarks like Guildhall Square and the University of Portsmouth, making it a hub for students and professionals.

The area features a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to a varied population. Public transport links are strong, with bus routes and the nearby Portsmouth & Southsea railway station providing easy access to other parts of the city. Green spaces are limited, but the ward’s central location offers quick connections to Southsea Common and the seafront.

Area overview

On average Nelson has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 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 of residents in Nelson is £42,304 per year. There are 5 schools in Nelson: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Nelson

PO28AE

Landport

PO28AT

Bevis Road

PO28EL

Simpson Road

PO28EP

Island View Terrace

PO28JS

Winstanley Road

PO28LR

Seagrove Road

PO29EB

Gladys Avenue

PO20DE

Heathfield Road

PO20HU

Stubbington Avenue

PO27BS

Emanuel Street

PO27BT

Malins Road

PO28QA

Twyford Avenue

PO27HJ

Emsworth Road

PO28AA

Bevis Road

PO28BE

Pitcroft Road

PO28JN

Meyrick Road

PO28NA

Simpson Road

PO28SP

George Byng Way

PO20AR

Ashling Lane

PO28DL

Twyford Avenue

PO27SH

Estella Road

PO28BN

Cardiff Road

PO28EX

Lower Derby Road

PO28HB

George Byng Way

PO28HZ

Jupiter Court

PO28NG

North End Grove

PO28QX

Tipner Road

PO28SS

Simpson Road

PO29HA

Hewett Road

PO27BN

Gamble Road

PO28BL

Cardiff Road

PO28DH

Mile End Road

PO28DX

North End West & Whale Island

PO28ER

Bathurst Way

PO28PU

Jervis Road

PO20BF

Stubbington Avenue

PO27AE

George Byng Way

PO27EB

Landport

PO27EZ

Hercules Street

PO27QH

Kettering Terrace

PO28AY

Seagrove Road

PO28HY

Twyford Avenue

PO28JL

Knox Road

PO28LQ

Stamshaw Road

PO28RE

Range Green

PO29ED

Wadham Road

PO20BY

Beresford Road

PO20EP

Laburnum Grove

PO27SX

Flying Bull Close

PO28AP

Mills Road

PO28BJ

Cardiff Road

PO28LE

Wilson Road

PO28QG

Gruneisen Road

PO28RG

Osier Close

PO28TP

Wilson Road

PO20BS

Emsworth Road

PO27AB

Malins Road

PO28BY

Drill Shed Road

PO28JF

Twyford Avenue

PO29AB

North End East

PO27DU

Washington Road

PO27LH

Grafton Street

PO27SL

Grafton Street

PO28BD

Pitcroft Road

PO28HP

Derby Road

PO28EN

Stanley Road

PO28HW

Derby Road

PO28NT

Stamshaw Road

PO28RD

Tipner Lane

PO29AH

Alexandra Park

PO29AN

Gladys Avenue

PO29AZ

Gladys Avenue

PO29BD

Gladys Avenue

PO29EA

North End Avenue

PO27EH

Malthouse Road

PO27HL

Centaur Street

PO28LU

Knox Road

PO28PH

Walden Road

PO29BF

Gladys Avenue

PO28AW

Derby Road

PO27BE

Dickens Close

PO27SU

Nessus Street

PO28NY

Twyford Avenue

PO28QL

North End East

PO29AJ

London Avenue

PO29BP

Connaught Road

PO27AR

Sultan Road

PO27HQ

Lomond Close

PO27SQ

Estella Road

PO28JJ

Knox Road

PO28PT

Jervis Road

PO28PX

Strode Road

PO28QD

Gruneisen Road

PO28QP

Hilldowns Avenue

PO28ST

Osier Close

PO20DH

Balfour Road

PO20DL

Balfour Road

PO27EY

Dumbarton Close

PO27EX

Dumbarton Close

PO27HF

Spenlow Close