Postcode PO2 0SL is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Hilsea area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is College Park.
Hilsea has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Hilsea has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from PO2 0SL.
Hilsea near PO2 0SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | College Park | Small | Walking directions to College Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gatcombe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gatcombe Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £322,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 74 | £299,998 | £269 |
| Flats | 32 | £160,000 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 0SL.
In the PO2 0SL postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 0SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 301,303,305,307 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 331-333 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Shanthan Convenience Store | 329 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EG | Walking directions to Shanthan Convenience Store |
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 PO2 0SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Russell Peter William Simpson
Hilsea - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO2 0SL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around PO2 0SL in Hilsea is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PO2 0SL, including Cliffdale Primary Academy (Outstanding), Mayfield School (Serious Weaknesses) and Mayfield School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO2 0SL is Hilsea, about 1,089 m away.
PO2 0SL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 0SL 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).
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.