Postcode PO1 2RG is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward 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 nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% 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 21.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from PO1 2RG.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO1 2RG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 1 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £336 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £675,000 | £356 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £507,500 | £393 |
| Terraced | 45 | £400,000 | £350 |
| Flats | 73 | £186,000 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £173,750 | £600,000 | £320,000 |
| 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 | £172,500 | £507,500 | £452,500 |
| 2026 | — | £238,500 | £383,000 | £297,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £279 | £234 | £255 |
| 2017 | £374 | £269 | £218 | £297 |
| 2018 | £185 | £275 | £245 | £302 |
| 2019 | £202 | £288 | £494 | £263 |
| 2020 | £277 | £296 | £271 | £332 |
| 2021 | £259 | £338 | £273 | £352 |
| 2022 | £399 | £315 | £396 | £360 |
| 2023 | £506 | £321 | £300 | £358 |
| 2024 | £556 | £345 | £287 | £391 |
| 2025 | £356 | £324 | £389 | £377 |
| 2026 | — | £332 | £356 | £337 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 2RG.
In the PO1 2RG postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 2RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Webbies | St Pauls Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4AA | Walking directions to Webbies |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 88 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | St James Convenience Store | 74-78 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to St James Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for PO1 2RG, 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 2RG 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO1 2RG in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £260,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PO1 2RG, including The Portsmouth Grammar School, University of Portsmouth and St Jude's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO1 2RG is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 775 m away.
PO1 2RG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,944 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 2RG is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Jeffery (Liberal Democrats).
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.