Postcode PO1 4HB is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Fratton West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 67.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from PO1 4HB.
Fratton West near PO1 4HB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.7 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
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 |
In the PO1 4HB postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 4HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Falcon Convenience Store | Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4EZ | Walking directions to Falcon Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sun Hung Chang | 233 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJ | Walking directions to Sun Hung Chang |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Charlotte Mini Market | Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4AH | Walking directions to Charlotte Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Oasis Convenience Store | 72 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Walking directions to Oasis Convenience Store |
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 4HB, 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 4HB records about 251 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO1 4HB in Fratton West is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO1 4HB, including Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good) and St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO1 4HB is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 597 m away.
PO1 4HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 192 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 4HB 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.