Postcode PO1 4HN is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area 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 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 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 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Omega Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,802 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from PO1 4HN.
Fratton West near PO1 4HN 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega 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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 40, Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JA | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 8, Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JA | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 118, Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 5, Linklater Path, Portsmouth, PO1 4LY | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the PO1 4HN postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 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 | St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 4HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oasis Convenience Store | 72 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Walking directions to Oasis Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Convenience Store | Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4EZ | Walking directions to Falcon Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Hung Chang | 233 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJ | Walking directions to Sun Hung Chang |
| 0.2 mi | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | 199 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NH | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 4HN, 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 4HN records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around PO1 4HN in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO1 4HN, including Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery (Requires improvement), Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good) and St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 4HN is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 694 m away.
PO1 4HN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,802 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 4HN is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).