Postcode PO1 1JJ 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 259.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 259.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.9% 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 per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO1 1JJ.
Portsea near PO1 1JJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.5 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO1 1JJ postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 1JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1BS | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Afro Super Store | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Walking directions to Afro Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Convenience Store | Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4EZ | Walking directions to Falcon Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Charlotte Mini Market | Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4AH | Walking directions to Charlotte Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.