Postcode PO1 3GW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Portsea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Portsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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 of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO1 3GW.
Portsea near PO1 3GW 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Powell Square | Small | Walking directions to Powell Square |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 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 | 20 | £147,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO1 3GW postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 3GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Loco | 139 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.2 mi | Kirby Stores | 70 College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HA | Walking directions to Kirby Stores |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 22 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3GY | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.