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Overview

Postcode PO1 4EP 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 358.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.3× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
359
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
91.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 150 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 358.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

91.5%

Approximately 91.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from PO1 4EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO1 4EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO1 4EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Portsmouth and Southsea

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea
0.8 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
18,016.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
193.22(+509%)
Shoplifting
40.68(+410%)
Public order
39.55(+552%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.46(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.38(+356%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
70.05%
Other Asian
25
11.52%
Other White
11
5.07%
Other
10
4.61%
Arab
7
3.23%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
42.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
13.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
22
13.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
9.52%
Level 3 (A level)
14
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
114
88.37%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.1%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Owns outright
2
1.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Charles Dickens

Median price: £197,500
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £124K – £229K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charles Dickens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£230,000£249
Flats24£135,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charles Dickens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charles Dickens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20255, Linklater Path, Portsmouth, PO1 4LYTerracedFreehold£205,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 9, St Mary'S House 404, Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QHFlatsLeasehold£160,000
22 May 202654, Duke Crescent, Portsmouth, PO1 4LPTerracedFreehold£225,000
15 Apr 2026Flat 37, Brunel Court, Nutfield Place, Portsmouth, PO1 4JBFlatsLeasehold£60,000
27 Feb 202640, Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JATerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the PO1 4EP postcode area, located within Landport, there are 12 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.

Nearby schools for PO1 4EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miNot applicableMadani AcademyOther independent school
0.3 miPrimaryArundel Court Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 4EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO1 4EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDanny Mart75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PFWalking directions to Danny Mart
0.2 miPickwick Convenience Store84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store
0.2 miBest-one109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miMorrisonsFlathouse Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miSun Hung Chang233 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJWalking directions to Sun Hung Chang

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO1 4EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Coupland

Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Stephen Morgan

Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth SouthE14001432
WardCharles DickensE05002443
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LandportE02003536
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 013CE01017038
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO1 4EP

Is PO1 4EP (Landport) safe?

The area around PO1 4EP records about 359 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 public order.

What is the average house price near PO1 4EP?

The median sale price around PO1 4EP in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO1 4EP?

There are 18 schools close to PO1 4EP, including Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good), Madani Academy (Good) and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PO1 4EP?

The closest station to PO1 4EP is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 870 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO1 4EP?

PO1 4EP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO1 4EP (Landport) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO1 4EP is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).