Postcode PO1 5LW is located in an urban city, within the Fratton area 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 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton Kingston is £47,524 per year. The median sale price in Fratton is £215,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,750 and £235,000. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Fratton Kingston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,317 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton Kingston has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 5LW.
Fratton Kingston near PO1 5LW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Fratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 142 | £218,500 | £258 |
| Detached | 1 | £205,000 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £184,500 | £246 |
| Flats | 15 | £135,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109,000 | — | £167,500 |
| 2017 | £110,000 | £173,000 | £171,495 |
| 2018 | £126,000 | £181,750 | £178,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £171,000 | £178,000 |
| 2020 | £132,000 | £290,000 | £184,500 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £196,500 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £144,000 | £223,000 | £228,250 |
| 2023 | £143,000 | £237,500 | £223,295 |
| 2024 | £137,000 | £355,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £200,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £128,500 | £184,500 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | — | £192 |
| 2017 | £186 | £292 | £205 |
| 2018 | £208 | £236 | £213 |
| 2019 | £217 | £178 | £212 |
| 2020 | £208 | £133 | £218 |
| 2021 | £231 | £268 | £235 |
| 2022 | £259 | £280 | £261 |
| 2023 | £252 | £293 | £260 |
| 2024 | £240 | £234 | £251 |
| 2025 | £235 | £211 | £260 |
| 2026 | £253 | £246 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO1 5LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2026 | 169, Shearer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LW | Terraced | Freehold | £236,200 | |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 18, Ewart Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RH | Terraced | Freehold | £256,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 4, Ewart Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RH | Terraced | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 33, Ewart Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RH | Flats | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 23, Ewart Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RH | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the PO1 5LW postcode area, located within Fratton Kingston, there are 15 primary and 4 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 | Primary | Manor Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Penbridge Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Portsmouth Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO1 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 76 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7RF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 154-158 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7RJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Shearer Convenience Store | 103 Shearer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LL | Walking directions to Shearer Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 13-17 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tony's Food Store | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DP | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
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 5LW, 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 5LW records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around PO1 5LW in Fratton is £215,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO1 5LW, including Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good), Penbridge Junior School (Good) and The Portsmouth Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO1 5LW is Fratton, about 1,270 m away.
PO1 5LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,317 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 5LW is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Billy Ansell (Liberal Democrats).