Postcode PO1 1QG 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 250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 85 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.4% 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 per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from PO1 1QG.
Fratton West near PO1 1QG 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.5 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 1QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 118, Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 40, Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JA | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 8, Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JA | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 51, King Albert Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1QR | Flats | Leasehold | £121,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 18, Tottenham Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QL | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the PO1 1QG postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 1QG
| 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 | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | 199 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NH | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Convenience Store | Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4EZ | Walking directions to Falcon Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Hung Chang | 233 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJ | Walking directions to Sun Hung Chang |
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 1QG, 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 1QG records about 251 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO1 1QG 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 1QG, including Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Requires improvement), St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 1QG is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 698 m away.
PO1 1QG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 85 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 1QG is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).