Postcode PO1 3EA 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 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 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 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 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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £235,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 22 | £127,750 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £169,000 |
| 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 | £135,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £232,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £175 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £191 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £255 | £243 |
| 2026 | £262 | £290 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 3EA.
In the PO1 3EA postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 3EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3GY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 |
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 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO1 3EA in Portsea is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 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), The Portsmouth Grammar School and St Jude's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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 3,753 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).
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.