On average Nelson has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Nelson is £220,000 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,250 and £250,000. There are 4 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.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £401,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £255,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 140 | £225,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 18 | £143,750 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £125,000 | £250,000 | £169,975 |
| 2017 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £127,500 | £220,000 | £186,250 |
| 2019 | £127,500 | £200,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £129,498 | £250,000 | £183,000 |
| 2021 | £134,998 | £236,000 | £202,000 |
| 2022 | £137,500 | £257,500 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £149,000 | £315,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £121,500 | £290,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £138,500 | £255,000 | £223,000 |
| 2026 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £118 | £189 |
| 2017 | £197 | £204 | £195 |
| 2018 | £214 | £196 | £204 |
| 2019 | £190 | £246 | £215 |
| 2020 | £183 | £263 | £214 |
| 2021 | £226 | £236 | £235 |
| 2022 | £224 | £275 | £262 |
| 2023 | £250 | £264 | £252 |
| 2024 | £225 | £223 | £254 |
| 2025 | £257 | £245 | £253 |
| 2026 | £209 | £269 | £250 |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Nelson ward.
Steve Andrews
Nelson - Elected 7 May 2026