Area360 logo

Find postcode

Somers Town

Interactive map displaying Somers Town

About

Somers Town is a residential district located to the west of Portsmouth city centre, adjacent to the railway lines leading into Portsmouth & Southsea station. The area is characterised by its grid-like street pattern of terraced housing, primarily built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It functions as a local neighbourhood with several small convenience stores, takeaways, and community-focused amenities serving its residents.

The area is notable for the Somers Town City Learning Centre, a modern educational facility situated within the community. Open spaces include the linear park along the railway embankment. The housing mix includes some post-war redevelopment alongside the original terraces, creating a varied streetscape. Its proximity to the main railway station and the city centre makes it a practical base for commuting.

Area overview

On average Somers Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somers Town is £42,585 per year. There are 3 schools in Somers Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Somers Town is home to around 10,937 people, with a population density of about 15,869.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Somers Town Population
10,937
Population density
15,869.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.8(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.12(+74%)
Public order
16.09(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+62%)
Other theft
9.05(+62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,601
60.36%
Other White
879
8.04%
Bangladeshi
830
7.59%
African
593
5.42%
Other Asian
464
4.24%
Total population: 10,936

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,892
32.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,276
25.35%
No qualifications
1,600
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
893
9.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
743
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 8,980

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,535
36.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,300
30.75%
Owns outright
498
11.78%
Other social rented
400
9.46%
Owns with a mortgage
369
8.73%
Total households: 4,227

Property prices in Somers Town

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Somers Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Somers Town 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 Somers Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£210,000
Flats26£135,000
Semi-Detached2£555,000
Terraced22£285,000

10 years median price trend in Somers Town

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

All postcodes in Somers Town

PO54BE

Waltham Street

PO11LL

Highfield Road

PO12SN

Hampshire Terrace

PO54DX

Green Road

PO54HT

Wellington Street

PO51AQ

Elm Grove

PO51DH

Carlisle Road

PO54AG

St Pauls Road

PO54BT

Bedford Street

PO54LU

Somers Road

PO54PT

Somers Road

PO51PH

St Thomas

PO54BS

Eldon Street

PO54BW

Middle Street

PO54DY

Green Road

PO54JH

Radnor Street

PO54AY

Middle Street

PO54DS

Norfolk Street

PO54PN

Rivers Street

PO51HG

Chivers Close

PO54BU

Astley Street

PO54NP

Port Royal Street

PO54PD

Warwick Crescent

PO54PQ

River's Street

PO54NU

Tyseley Road

PO51ED

Montgomerie Road

PO51HW

Grove Road North

PO51JL

Grove Road North

PO51JZ

Elm Grove

PO54AP

Meriden Road

PO54DL

Kings Road

PO54PR

Somers Road

PO51EN

Cottage Grove

PO51HD

Hudson Road

PO54EP

Gloucester Place

PO54EQ

King Street

PO54JL

Plymouth Street

PO51HQ

Windsor Lane

PO54LN

Blackfriars Road

PO51HE

Pains Road

PO51LH

Elm Grove

PO54JJ

Plymouth Street

PO51ND

Belmont Street

PO54AF

St Pauls Road

PO54JN

Plymouth Street

PO54PY

Somers Road

PO51EU

St Andrews Road

PO51HB

Hudson Road

PO54EJ

Yorke Street

PO54HS

Waterloo Street

PO54LX

Somers Road

PO54AD

St Pauls Road

PO54EZ

Tyseley Road

PO54LS

Somers Road

PO54HX

St James'S Road

PO51LS

St Peters Grove

PO51QH

St Davids Road

PO54JR

Grosvenor Street

PO54QF

Crabbe Court

PO51EJ

Cottage Grove

PO51JF

Elm Grove

PO54AR

Sackville Street

PO12SG

Lord Montgomery Way

PO51HR

Elm Grove

PO51AS

Pains Road

PO51DX

Dufose Terrace

PO51EX

St Andrews Road

PO54DH

Earlsdon Street

PO54EG

King Street

PO54PA

Brougham Road

PO54PH

Sedgley Close

PO54QJ

Lower Forbury Road

PO12UP

St Vincent Street

PO51AD

St Thomas

PO51EW

Cottage Grove

PO51QJ

St Davids Road

PO51AG

Cumberland Road

PO51PP

Victoria Road North

PO54DQ

Green Road

PO54JF

Peel Place

PO54JG

Grosvenor Street

PO51EE

Fraser Road

PO54PP

Cross Street

PO54PX

Somers Road

PO54AQ

St Pauls Road

PO12DJ

Bedford Street

PO54NS

Somers Road

PO51EL

Cottage Grove

PO51JJ

Grove Road North

PO54JQ

Grosvenor Street

PO54BZ

Astley Street

PO54FH

Blackfriars Close

PO51QN

St Davids Road

PO12GH

Winston Churchill Avenue

PO51JE

Elm Grove

PO54EA

King Street

PO54PB

Warwick Crescent

PO54DR

Norfolk Street

PO51JW

Grove Road North

PO51EQ

Playfair Road

Data Sources

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