Postcode PO1 1AW is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Fratton West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year. The median sale price in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £229,375. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 67.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from PO1 1AW.
Fratton West near PO1 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.3 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 24 | £135,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £164,500 |
| 2017 | £158,250 | £182,000 |
| 2018 | £159,500 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £176,500 |
| 2021 | £132,500 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £227,500 |
| 2024 | £148,750 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £134,500 | £231,250 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £176 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £189 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £252 | £242 |
| 2026 | £273 | £276 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 1AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 2, Amber Court, 185 - 187, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5EU | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 6, Amber Court, 185 - 187, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5EU | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 163, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ET | Flats | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, 240, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5HH | Flats | Leasehold | £176,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 180, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the PO1 1AW postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Portsmouth Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 1AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 153 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ET | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Maya Delicatessen | 112-116 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ | Walking directions to Maya Delicatessen |
| 0.2 mi | Handy Stores | 95 Newcome Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DR | Walking directions to Handy Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Oasis Convenience Store | 72 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Walking directions to Oasis Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 local representatives for PO1 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Coupland
Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO1 1AW records about 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PO1 1AW in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO1 1AW, including Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Requires improvement), The Portsmouth Academy (Good) and St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 1AW is Fratton, about 611 m away.
PO1 1AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO1 1AW is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).