Postcode PO1 2RQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a high 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 218.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £46,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from PO1 2RQ.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO1 2RQ 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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 86 | £179,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £461,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Thomas
In the PO1 2RQ 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 2RQ
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.