Postcode PO1 3JA 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 210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 210.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 91.7% 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 3JA.
Portsea near PO1 3JA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 3JA.
In the PO1 3JA 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 3JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Loco | 139 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Kirby Stores | 70 College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HA | Walking directions to Kirby Stores |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3GY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 22 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 3JA, 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 3JA records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3JA in Portsea is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO1 3JA, including St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (Good), University of Portsmouth and The Portsmouth Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO1 3JA is Portsmouth Harbour, about 609 m away.
PO1 3JA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,150 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 3JA 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.