Postcode PO1 1QF 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 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year. The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from PO1 1QF.
Fratton West near PO1 1QF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
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 1QF 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 1QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oasis Convenience Store | 72 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Walking directions to Oasis Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 153 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ET | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Handy Stores | 95 Newcome Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DR | Walking directions to Handy Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 88 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Shearer Convenience Store | 103 Shearer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LL | Walking directions to Shearer Convenience Store |
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.