Postcode PO1 4LW 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 Fratton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 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 87.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from PO1 4LW.
Landport near PO1 4LW 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | Flat 37, Brunel Court, Nutfield Place, Portsmouth, PO1 4JB | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 14, Kilmiston Close, Portsmouth, PO1 4JL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 54, Duke Crescent, Portsmouth, PO1 4LP | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 8, Nutfield Place, Portsmouth, PO1 4JE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 5, Linklater Path, Portsmouth, PO1 4LY | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the PO1 4LW postcode area, located within Landport, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Madani Academy | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Manor Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 13-17 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Danny Mart | 75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PF | Walking directions to Danny Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tony's Food Store | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DP | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Oasis Convenience Store | 72 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE | Walking directions to Oasis Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 4LW, 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 4LW 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 4LW 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 4LW, including Madani Academy (Good), Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 4LW is Fratton, about 1,086 m away.
PO1 4LW 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 4LW is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).