Postcode PO1 3BX is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Portsea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Portsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Portsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO1 3BX.
Portsea near PO1 3BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 0.5 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
| 0.1 mi | Powell Square | Small | Walking directions to Powell Square |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO1 3BX postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 3BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kirby Stores | 70 College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HA | Walking directions to Kirby Stores |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3GY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Loco | 139 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Jupiter Court, Portsmouth, PO1 3SF | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.