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PO1 4NE

Nelson Road

Charles Dickens

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Detailed insights for PO1 4NE

Overview

Postcode PO1 4NE is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward 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 nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.6 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
90.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% 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

90.7%

Approximately 90.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from PO1 4NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO1 4NE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO1 4NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 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
280
Population density
22,682.9 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
194
68.79%
Other White
26
9.22%
African
14
4.96%
Other Black
8
2.84%
Bangladeshi
7
2.48%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
34.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
18.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
17.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
13.4%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
108
83.72%
Other social rented
9
6.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.65%
Owns outright
2
1.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Charles Dickens

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £226K

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.

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
Terraced13£235,000£255
Flats22£127,750£252

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£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
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£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
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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025Flat 9, St Mary'S House 404, Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QHFlatsLeasehold£160,000
27 Mar 2025400, Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QHTerracedFreehold£330,000
21 Feb 20256, Princes Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4NLTerracedFreehold£235,000
02 Jun 202551, Emanuel Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7BSTerracedFreehold£282,000

Schools

In the PO1 4NE postcode area, located within Landport, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO1 4NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMadani AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Flying Bull AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 4NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO1 4NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPickwick Convenience Store84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store
0.1 miDanny Mart75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PFWalking directions to Danny Mart
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 (2025-26).

Band A£1,454
Band B£1,696
Band C£1,939
Band D£2,181
Band E£2,666
Band F£3,150
Band G£3,635
Band H£4,362

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 4NE, 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 4NE

Is PO1 4NE (Landport) safe?

The area around PO1 4NE 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO1 4NE?

The median sale price around PO1 4NE in Landport is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO1 4NE?

There are 18 schools close to PO1 4NE, including Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good), Madani Academy (Good) and The Flying Bull Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO1 4NE?

The closest station to PO1 4NE is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 934 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO1 4NE?

PO1 4NE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.