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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 116 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
116
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
69.39(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.6(+26%)
Shoplifting
11.56(+44%)
Public order
10.57(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.38(+46%)
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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Detached1£410,000
Flats25£135,000
Semi-Detached6£247,500
Terraced116£223,000

10 years median price trend in Nelson

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

All postcodes in Nelson

PO28LX

Stamshaw Road

PO28NS

Nelson

PO28PS

Jervis Road

PO28RW

Rudmore Square

PO28DD

Twyford Avenue

PO28HA

Ranelagh Road

PO28PE

Twyford Avenue

PO28RJ

Harbour Way

PO29BN

The Promenade

PO28BF

Nelson

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.