Postcode PO1 1LP 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 Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
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 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 per household in Fratton West is £33,666 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 £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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 1LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 2, Highfield Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1LP | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 1, Murefield Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1PB | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 28, Denning Mews, Southsea, PO5 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 6, Rustington House, 4, Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1JU | Flats | Leasehold | £81,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, Rustington House, 4, Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1JU | Flats | Leasehold | £94,500 |
In the PO1 1LP postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.1 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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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | 199 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NH | 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 |
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 1LP, 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 1LP 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 1LP 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 1LP, including St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good), St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding) and Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 1LP is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 578 m away.
PO1 1LP 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 1LP is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).