Postcode PO1 5AB 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 207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 92.3% 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 23 ft away from PO1 5AB.
Fratton West near PO1 5AB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 5AB.
In the PO1 5AB postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Maya Delicatessen | 112-116 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ | Walking directions to Maya Delicatessen |
| 0.2 mi | Penhale News | 40 Penhale Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5EF | Walking directions to Penhale News |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 153 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ET | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 5AB, 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 5AB records about 208 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.
The median sale price around PO1 5AB 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 5AB, including Penbridge Infant School & Nursery (Good), Priory School (Good) and Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO1 5AB is Fratton, about 254 m away.
PO1 5AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 863 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 5AB 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.