Postcode PO1 2EJ is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year. The median sale price in St Thomas is £260,000 (around £341 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £370,000. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,639 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from PO1 2EJ.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO1 2EJ 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 | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Powell Square | Small | Walking directions to Powell Square |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £341 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £318 |
| Terraced | 39 | £385,000 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £383,000 | £356 |
| Flats | 70 | £202,500 | £332 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £169,375 | £600,000 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | £478,770 | £160,000 | £497,500 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | £679,995 | £176,000 | £515,000 | £360,750 |
| 2019 | £465,000 | £168,500 | £693,598 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £540,500 | £183,000 | £495,250 | £420,000 |
| 2021 | £287,500 | £221,500 | £492,500 | £440,000 |
| 2022 | £640,000 | £193,925 | £625,000 | £416,750 |
| 2023 | £852,500 | £178,750 | £601,900 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £1,125,000 | £223,750 | £560,000 | £461,500 |
| 2025 | £675,000 | £179,000 | £507,500 | £447,500 |
| 2026 | — | £180,000 | £523,000 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £279 | £234 | £247 |
| 2017 | £374 | £271 | £218 | £302 |
| 2018 | £185 | £275 | £245 | £302 |
| 2019 | £202 | £288 | £494 | £263 |
| 2020 | £277 | £296 | £271 | £332 |
| 2021 | £259 | £338 | £273 | £352 |
| 2022 | £399 | £316 | £396 | £360 |
| 2023 | £506 | £321 | £300 | £358 |
| 2024 | £556 | £345 | £287 | £391 |
| 2025 | £356 | £320 | £389 | £377 |
| 2026 | — | £318 | £321 | £337 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 2EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 9, Joseph Nye Court, Britain Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3RD | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 3, Ted Kelly Court, Britain Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £271,400 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Flat 20, Pound House, St James'S Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3FF | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 12, St Georges Business Centre, Portsmouth, PO1 3EZ | Other | Freehold | £169,350 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, Lion House, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 3AB | Flats | Leasehold | £134,000 |
In the PO1 2EJ postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 7 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Portsmouth Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Jude's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 2EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Jupiter Court, Portsmouth, PO1 3SF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 5,7,9 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2RY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Kirby Stores | 70 College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HA | Walking directions to Kirby Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Loco | 139 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Loco |
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 2EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Jeffery
St Thomas - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO1 2EJ records about 196 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 other theft.
The median sale price around PO1 2EJ in St Thomas is £260,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO1 2EJ, including St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (Good), The Portsmouth Grammar School and St Jude's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 2EJ is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 572 m away.
PO1 2EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,639 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 2EJ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Jeffery (Liberal Democrats).