Postcode PO1 3HQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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 12,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Portsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 257.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from PO1 3HQ.
Portsea near PO1 3HQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 0.9 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 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 3HQ postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 5 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 91,93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh & Local | 4,6 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DU | Walking directions to Fresh & Local |
| 0.2 mi | Brunels | Marketway, Portsmouth, PO1 4RL | Walking directions to Brunels |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2FT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.