Postcode PO1 5LU is located in an urban city, within the Fratton ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Fratton Kingston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton Kingston is £47,524 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Fratton Kingston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,570 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton Kingston has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fratton Kingston is £47,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO1 5LU.
Fratton Kingston near PO1 5LU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.9 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Lime Tree Park | Small | Walking directions to Lime Tree Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Fratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £21,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 132 | £222,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £209,000 | £227 |
| Detached | 1 | £205,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 22 | £147,500 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £106,500 | £167,500 |
| 2017 | £110,000 | £171,495 |
| 2018 | £126,000 | £178,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £178,000 |
| 2020 | £132,000 | £184,500 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £144,000 | £228,250 |
| 2023 | £143,000 | £223,295 |
| 2024 | £137,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £144,000 | £222,000 |
| 2026 | £125,000 | £218,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £194 |
| 2017 | £186 | £205 |
| 2018 | £208 | £213 |
| 2019 | £217 | £211 |
| 2020 | £208 | £218 |
| 2021 | £231 | £235 |
| 2022 | £259 | £261 |
| 2023 | £252 | £260 |
| 2024 | £240 | £251 |
| 2025 | £231 | £261 |
| 2026 | £264 | £261 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 5LU.
In the PO1 5LU postcode area, located within Fratton Kingston, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO1 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 88 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Shearer Convenience Store | 103 Shearer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LL | Walking directions to Shearer Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 126-128 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Handy Stores | 95 Newcome Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DR | Walking directions to Handy Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 76 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7RF | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Billy Ansell
Fratton - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO1 5LU records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around PO1 5LU in Fratton Kingston is £215,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO1 5LU, including The Portsmouth Academy (Good), Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Madani Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO1 5LU is Fratton, about 876 m away.
PO1 5LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,570 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 5LU is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Billy Ansell (Liberal Democrats).
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.