Postcode PO1 4JJ 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 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 nearest station is Fratton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% 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 58.6% 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 217 ft away from PO1 4JJ.
Fratton West near PO1 4JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.8 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4JJ.
In the PO1 4JJ postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 4JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 13-17 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tony's Food Store | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DP | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Danny Mart | 75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PF | Walking directions to Danny Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Udaya News | 90 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PA | Walking directions to Udaya News |
| 0.2 mi | Shearer Convenience Store | 103 Shearer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LL | Walking directions to Shearer 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 4JJ, 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 4JJ 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO1 4JJ 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 4JJ, including Madani Academy (Good), Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO1 4JJ is Fratton, about 1,096 m away.
PO1 4JJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,444 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 4JJ 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.