Postcode PO1 1PJ 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 Fratton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
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 64.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from PO1 1PJ.
Fratton West near PO1 1PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.2 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 1PJ postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 1PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Maya Delicatessen | 112-116 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ | Walking directions to Maya Delicatessen |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 153 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ET | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Penhale News | 40 Penhale Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5EF | Walking directions to Penhale News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.