Postcode PO1 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward of Portsmouth in the South East region , and forms part of the Portsea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 307.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Portsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Portsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 307.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from PO1 1BU.
Portsea near PO1 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £146,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £215,000 |
10 years price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO1 1BU postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.