Postcode PO1 1BH 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 250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 85 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from PO1 1BH.
Fratton West near PO1 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.7 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.9 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 1BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 109, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1BU | Other | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 54C, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 21, 32 - 54, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Flats | Leasehold | £68,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Flat 27, 42, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Flats | Leasehold | £62,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 42, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Flats | Leasehold | £64,000 |
In the PO1 1BH postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Edmund's Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2016. | |
St Edmund's Catholic School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Feb 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brunels | Marketway, Portsmouth, PO1 4RL | Walking directions to Brunels |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Charlotte Mini Market | Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4AH | Walking directions to Charlotte Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Afro Super Store | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Walking directions to Afro Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Falcon Convenience Store | Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4EZ | Walking directions to Falcon Convenience Store |
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 1BH, 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 1BH records about 251 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO1 1BH in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PO1 1BH, including St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding), St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good) and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 1BH is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 297 m away.
PO1 1BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 85 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 1BH is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).