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PO1 4NH

Princes Street

Charles Dickens

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Detailed insights for PO1 4NH

Overview

Postcode PO1 4NH 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 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 nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
82.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 579 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 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.2%

Approximately 82.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from PO1 4NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO1 4NH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO1 4NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Portsmouth and Southsea

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea
0.9 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
16,053.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.98(+241%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.59(+124%)
Public order
16.8(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
12(+86%)
Vehicle crime
12(+223%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
58.82%
Bangladeshi
31
8.68%
Other
27
7.56%
African
23
6.44%
Other White
19
5.32%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
112
42.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.17%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
96
65.75%
Other social rented
24
16.44%
Owns outright
13
8.9%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.42%
Total households: 146

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 4NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 20256, Princes Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4NLTerracedFreehold£235,000
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
02 Jun 202551, Emanuel Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7BSTerracedFreehold£282,000
06 Aug 202565, Agincourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AXTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the PO1 4NH postcode area, located within Landport, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO1 4NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Flying Bull AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMadani AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO1 4NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPickwick Convenience Store84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store
0.1 miBest-one109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miDanny Mart75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PFWalking directions to Danny Mart
0.2 miMorrisonsFlathouse Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miGladstone's Convenience Store2-3 Gladstone Place, Portsmouth, PO2 7BLWalking directions to Gladstone's Convenience Store

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 4NH, 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 013BE01017037
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO1 4NH

Is PO1 4NH (Landport) safe?

The area around PO1 4NH 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO1 4NH?

The median sale price around PO1 4NH 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 4NH?

There are 19 schools close to PO1 4NH, including Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good), The Flying Bull Academy (Good) and Madani Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO1 4NH?

The closest station to PO1 4NH is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,070 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO1 4NH?

PO1 4NH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 579 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO1 4NH 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.