Postcode PO1 3EA is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area 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 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year. The median sale price in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £229,375. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ravelin Park.
Portsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,882 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Portsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from PO1 3EA.
Portsea near PO1 3EA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
| 0.1 mi | Powell Square | Small | Walking directions to Powell Square |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 24 | £135,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £164,500 |
| 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 | £134,500 | £231,250 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £176 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £189 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £252 | £242 |
| 2026 | £273 | £276 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 3EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | 76, St Georges Square, Portsmouth, PO1 3AR | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 88B, St Georges Square, Portsmouth, PO1 3AR | Flats | Leasehold | £185,500 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 89, The Round House, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3SG | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 148, The Round House, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3SH | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 113, The Round House, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3SH | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the PO1 3EA postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | University of Portsmouth | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Portsmouth ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Portsmouth Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
The Portsmouth Grammar School ratingInspection information
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 3EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kirby Stores | 70 College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HA | Walking directions to Kirby Stores |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 22 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Jupiter Court, Portsmouth, PO1 3SF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Gunwharf News | Jupiter Court, Portsmouth, PO1 3TW | Walking directions to Gunwharf News |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Coupland
Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO1 3EA records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around PO1 3EA in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PO1 3EA, including St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (Good), University of Portsmouth and The Portsmouth Grammar School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 3EA is Portsmouth Harbour, about 205 m away.
PO1 3EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,882 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 3EA is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).