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PO2 0QP

Hewett Road

Hilsea

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Detailed insights for PO2 0QP

Overview

Postcode PO2 0QP is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is College Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Alexandra Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Alexandra Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from PO2 0QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Alexandra Park near PO2 0QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 0QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO2 0QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCollege ParkSmallWalking directions to College Park
0.5 miGatcombe GardensSmallWalking directions to Gatcombe Gardens

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
12,844.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.73(-22%)
Public order
4.95(-18%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.12(-83%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
91.22%
Bangladeshi
8
2.7%
Chinese
5
1.69%
Other White
5
1.69%
Indian
3
1.01%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
29.52%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.06%
No qualifications
40
17.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
43.93%
Owns outright
33
30.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.63%
Shared ownership
2
1.87%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Hilsea

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £340K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hilsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£395,000£388
Semi-Detached36£322,500£297
Terraced74£299,998£269
Flats32£160,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hilsea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£130,000£245,998£226,000
2017£400,000£140,000£285,000£249,000
2018£287,475£142,000£280,000£249,995
2019£364,000£143,000£268,000£249,500
2020£342,500£148,000£287,500£255,000
2021£325,000£150,000£295,000£275,000
2022£445,000£162,000£325,000£300,000
2023£352,500£170,000£312,500£300,000
2024£498,500£161,000£322,000£300,000
2025£392,000£166,500£325,000£300,000
2026£690,000£160,000£350,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£206£214£215
2017£190£217£236£197
2018£319£226£259£226
2019£355£227£255£226
2020£341£230£252£244
2021£331£236£264£245
2022£410£247£297£305
2023£482£259£308£301
2024£459£266£286£285
2025£455£252£296£270
2026£358£261£303£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hilsea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 0QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 0QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202632, Hewett Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0QPTerracedFreehold£331,000
07 May 202554, Hewett Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0QPTerracedFreehold£305,000
13 Mar 202629, Hewett Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0QRTerracedFreehold£342,258
21 Nov 202553, Inhurst Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
22 Apr 202628, Inhurst Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0QLTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the PO2 0QP postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 0QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughMayfield SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miAll-throughMayfield SchoolCommunity school

Serious Weaknesses

0.2 miNot applicableCliffdale Primary AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 0QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 0QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express301,303,305,307 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTesco Express138,140,142 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miStrawberry Local Food & Wine40 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9BGWalking directions to Strawberry Local Food & Wine
0.3 miSpar456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LDWalking directions to Spar
0.3 mi3S Convenience Store104 North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NHWalking directions to 3S 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 PO2 0QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Russell Peter William Simpson

Hilsea - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardHilseaE05002449
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alexandra ParkE02003532
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 009BE01017087
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 0QP

Is PO2 0QP (Alexandra Park) safe?

The area around PO2 0QP records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near PO2 0QP?

The median sale price around PO2 0QP in Alexandra Park is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 0QP?

There are 18 schools close to PO2 0QP, including Mayfield School, Mayfield School (Serious Weaknesses) and Cliffdale Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO2 0QP?

The closest station to PO2 0QP is Hilsea, about 1,328 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 0QP?

PO2 0QP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,451 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO2 0QP (Alexandra Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 0QP is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Russell Peter William Simpson (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.