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PO1 1QQ

Central Street

Charles Dickens

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Overview

Postcode PO1 1QQ 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 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 nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Omega Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
251
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
81.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

81.4%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from PO1 1QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fratton West near PO1 1QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO1 1QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Portsmouth and Southsea

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea
0.5 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO1 1QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOmega ParkSmallWalking directions to Omega Park
0.4 miRoyal British Legion garden areaSmallWalking directions to Royal British Legion garden area
0.5 miClaremont ParkSmallWalking directions to Claremont Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
15,989.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.59(+302%)
Shoplifting
102.2(+1181%)
Anti-social behaviour
72.81(+492%)
Public order
36.07(+494%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.05(+304%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
61.82%
Other White
21
7.09%
Other
21
7.09%
African
18
6.08%
Other Asian
17
5.74%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
29.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
22.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.85%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
87
76.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.85%
Owns outright
8
7.08%
Other social rented
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Charles Dickens

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £226K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charles Dickens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced13£235,000£255
Flats22£127,750£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charles Dickens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£137,250£169,000
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£135,000£235,000
2026£156,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£238£175
2017£297£195
2018£295£178
2019£291£191
2020£279£196
2021£246£226
2022£260£248
2023£241£245
2024£242£224
2025£255£243
2026£262£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charles Dickens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 1QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 1QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202519, Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QATerracedFreehold£195,000
14 Jan 2026118, Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QETerracedFreehold£230,000
24 Nov 20258, Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JATerracedFreehold£250,000
14 May 202551, King Albert Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1QRFlatsLeasehold£121,500
09 Feb 202616, Tottenham Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QLTerracedFreehold£256,000

Schools

In the PO1 1QQ postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO1 1QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryArundel Court Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Cathedral Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 1QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO1 1QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOasis Convenience Store72 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QEWalking directions to Oasis Convenience Store
0.2 miStop 'N' Go NewsagentsArundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1BSWalking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents
0.2 miFalcon Convenience StoreLake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4EZWalking directions to Falcon Convenience Store
0.2 miFarmfoods153 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ETWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTescoCrasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RSWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,454
Band B£1,696
Band C£1,939
Band D£2,181
Band E£2,666
Band F£3,150
Band G£3,635
Band H£4,362

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO1 1QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Coupland

Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Stephen Morgan

Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth SouthE14001432
WardCharles DickensE05002443
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fratton WestE02006976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 028BE01017040
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PO1 1QQ

Is PO1 1QQ (Fratton West) safe?

The area around PO1 1QQ 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO1 1QQ?

The median sale price around PO1 1QQ in Fratton West is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO1 1QQ?

There are 20 schools close to PO1 1QQ, including Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good) and St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO1 1QQ?

The closest station to PO1 1QQ is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 739 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO1 1QQ?

PO1 1QQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO1 1QQ (Fratton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO1 1QQ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.