Postcode PO1 3LH 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 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 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 and Southsea, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Portsea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,484 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 68.3% 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 road, approximately 122 ft away from PO1 3LH.
Portsea near PO1 3LH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 1 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 3LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 109, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1BU | Other | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, Lion House, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 3AB | Flats | Leasehold | £134,000 |
In the PO1 3LH postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Edmund's Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Ark Charter Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 3LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 5 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Brunels | Marketway, Portsmouth, PO1 4RL | Walking directions to Brunels |
| 0.2 mi | Charlotte Mini Market | Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4AH | Walking directions to Charlotte Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 91,93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sun Hung Chang | 233 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJ | Walking directions to Sun Hung Chang |
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 3LH, 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 3LH 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 3LH in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PO1 3LH, including St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding), St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (Good) and Ark Charter Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 3LH is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 481 m away.
PO1 3LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,484 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 3LH is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).