Postcode PO2 7BG is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Landport area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year. The median sale price in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £229,375. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 153 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO2 7BG.
Landport near PO2 7BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.8 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 24 | £135,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £164,500 |
| 2017 | £158,250 | £182,000 |
| 2018 | £159,500 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £176,500 |
| 2021 | £132,500 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £227,500 |
| 2024 | £148,750 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £134,500 | £231,250 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £176 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £189 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £252 | £242 |
| 2026 | £273 | £276 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 8, Northbrook Close, Portsmouth, PO1 4LR | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 16, Cressy Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DN | Terraced | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 61, Seymour Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7DA | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 9, Cressy Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DL | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 54, Duke Crescent, Portsmouth, PO1 4LP | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the PO2 7BG postcode area, located within Landport, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. | |
Ark Dickens Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Manor Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
Manor Infant and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Madani Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
Madani Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 31 Oct 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 7BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Danny Mart | 75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PF | Walking directions to Danny Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 13-17 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tony's Food Store | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DP | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Pickwick Convenience Store | 84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Pickwick Convenience 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 PO2 7BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Coupland
Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO2 7BG records about 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7BG in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO2 7BG, including Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good), Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Madani Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO2 7BG is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,224 m away.
PO2 7BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 153 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 PO2 7BG is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).