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PO2 0TH

Merrivale Road

Hilsea

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Overview

Postcode PO2 0TH is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Anchorage Park & Copnor area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.3 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 Anchorage Park & Copnor is £58,508 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is College Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Anchorage Park & Copnor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Anchorage Park & Copnor has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Anchorage Park & Copnor is £58,508 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from PO2 0TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Anchorage Park & Copnor near PO2 0TH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 0TH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
7,610.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.65(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.84(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.28(+15%)
Public order
3.56(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
88.3%
Other White
9
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.75%
Bangladeshi
5
1.46%
Indian
5
1.46%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.06%
No qualifications
47
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
46.27%
Owns with a mortgage
59
44.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.72%
Shared ownership
2
1.49%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

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 0TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 0TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202561, Merrivale Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0THSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
05 Mar 202661, Amberley Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0TQTerracedFreehold£305,000
06 Mar 202697, Torrington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
14 Nov 202548, Torrington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
28 Mar 202554, Torrington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£368,000

Schools

In the PO2 0TH postcode area, located within Anchorage Park & Copnor, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 0TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCliffdale Primary AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryGatcombe Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKing's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)Academy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 0TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 0TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LDWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miMorrisons Daily353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCo-op Food331-333 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miShanthan Convenience Store329 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EGWalking directions to Shanthan Convenience Store
0.3 miCopnor Market293 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EGWalking directions to Copnor Market

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 0TH, 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)Anchorage Park & CopnorE02003531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 008EE01017085
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 0TH

Is PO2 0TH (Anchorage Park & Copnor) safe?

The area around PO2 0TH 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near PO2 0TH?

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

What schools are near PO2 0TH?

There are 19 schools close to PO2 0TH, including Cliffdale Primary Academy (Outstanding), Gatcombe Park Primary School (Good) and King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO2 0TH?

The closest station to PO2 0TH is Hilsea, about 726 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 0TH?

PO2 0TH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO2 0TH (Anchorage Park & Copnor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 0TH 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.