Postcode PO1 1LP is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward 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 244.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fratton West is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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 of residents in Fratton West is £32,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 219 ft away from PO1 1LP.
Fratton West near PO1 1LP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.4 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.1 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 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 | 20 | £147,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO1 1LP postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1BS | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 155,157 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | KS General Store | 124 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PY | Walking directions to KS General Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.