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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

PO28FA

Garfield Road

PO28HX

Twyford Avenue

PO28JR

Winstanley Road

PO29BG

Gladys Avenue

PO29BZ

Alexandra Park

PO20BX

Drayton Road

PO28RR

Gruneisen Road

PO27EG

Kilpatrick Close

PO27EN

Gamble Road

PO27HH

Havant Road

PO27HN

Drayton Road

PO29AW

Bucklers Court

PO28DJ

Simpson Road

PO28EJ

Newcomen Road

PO28HN

Angerstein Road

PO28JB

Knox Road

PO28JQ

Stamshaw Road

PO28LA

Newcomen Road

PO29BB

Gladys Avenue

PO20AF

Chichester Road

PO20ER

Laburnum Grove

PO27BA

Emanuel Street

PO28AU

North End East

PO28JG

Twyford Avenue

PO28JY

Newcomen Road

PO28PJ

Walden Road

PO28RN

Twyford Avenue

PO27JE

Emsworth Road

PO28BW

London Avenue

PO28LF

Wilson Road

PO28LS

Stamshaw Road

PO28LW

Penrose Close

PO28PR

Jervis Road

PO29BU

London Avenue

PO20BP

Havant Road

PO20HT

Stubbington Avenue

PO27HA

Nessus Street

PO28AN

Tipner Lane

PO28LB

Newcomen Road

PO28NE

Northern Parade

PO28NN

North End Grove

PO20BQ

North End East

PO20BU

Drayton Road

PO27LJ

Estella Road

PO28SD

Stamshaw Road

PO28HT

Knox Road

PO28LD

Penrose Close

PO28LH

St Marks Road

PO28NQ

King Edward's Crescent

PO20BJ

North End East

PO27HB

Centaur Street

PO27HE

Steerforth Close

PO27SJ

Grafton Street

PO28DQ

Twyford Avenue

PO28EA

Guardroom Road

PO28ET

Lower Derby Road

PO28NB

Twyford Avenue

PO28QN

Fountain Road

PO28RH

Harbour Way

PO29BS

Munster Road

PO20LZ

Derby Road

PO27BY

Nessus Street

PO27SP

George Byng Way

PO28PW

Childe Square

PO28RL

Meyrick Road

PO20HS

Stubbington Avenue

PO20AD

Ashling Lane

PO20BN

Angerstein Road

PO20LH

Chichester Road

PO27AL

Gamble Road

PO27DH

Washington Road

PO27EA

Havant Road

PO27EE

Landport

PO27LL

Grafton Street

PO28EW

Island View Terrace

PO28JX

North End West & Whale Island

PO28NH

Nelson Avenue

PO28NL

Nelson Avenue

PO20DF

North End East

PO20NB

Stubbington Avenue

PO20HG

Laburnum Grove

PO20HQ

Laburnum Grove

PO20HY

Stubbington Avenue

PO27BL

Landport

PO27EF

Dumbarton Close

PO27LS

Basin Street

PO27RL

Havant Road

PO28JA

Twyford Avenue

PO28EZ

Ranelagh Road

PO28HH

Derby Road

PO28HU

Twyford Avenue

PO28JU

Winstanley Road

PO28JW

Meyrick Road

PO28LL

Stamshaw Road

PO28QZ

Hilldowns Avenue

PO29AA

Montague Road

PO27AH

Garfield Road

PO27AP

Sultan Road

PO27BJ

Landport

PO27LW

Grafton Street