Postcode PO1 4AP is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Landport area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 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 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 153 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from PO1 4AP.
Landport near PO1 4AP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.9 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | 51, Emanuel Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7BS | Terraced | Freehold | £282,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 65, Agincourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AX | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, St Mary'S House 404, Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QH | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 9, Cressy Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DL | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 16, Cressy Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DN | Terraced | Freehold | £217,500 |
In the PO1 4AP postcode area, located within Landport, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. | |
Ark Dickens Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Flying Bull Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
The Flying Bull Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Madani Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
Madani Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 31 Oct 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 4AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pickwick Convenience Store | 84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store |
| 0 mi | Best-one | 109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Danny Mart | 75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PF | Walking directions to Danny Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Flathouse Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Gladstone's Convenience Store | 2-3 Gladstone Place, Portsmouth, PO2 7BL | Walking directions to Gladstone's Convenience Store |
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 4AP, 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 4AP records about 187 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PO1 4AP in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PO1 4AP, including Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good), The Flying Bull Academy (Requires improvement) and Madani Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 4AP is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,117 m away.
PO1 4AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 153 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 4AP is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).