Postcode PO1 3RQ 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 169.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Portsea is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria 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 169.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from PO1 3RQ.
Portsea near PO1 3RQ 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
| 0.2 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 3RQ postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Jupiter Court, Portsmouth, PO1 3SF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | College Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3GY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 | Tesco Express | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.