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PO2 7BU

Baythorn Close

Nelson

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Detailed insights for PO2 7BU

Overview

Postcode PO2 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Nelson ward 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 151.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.4%

Approximately 52.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from PO2 7BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO2 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 7BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Portsmouth and Southsea

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea
1 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
13,639.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.75(+189%)
Other theft
18.5(+230%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.73(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.11(+103%)
Vehicle crime
8.48(+129%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
81.15%
Bangladeshi
20
5.24%
Other White
16
4.19%
African
15
3.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.83%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
34.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
17.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
16.15%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
42.18%
Owns with a mortgage
30
20.41%
Owns outright
21
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.56%
Other social rented
15
10.2%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Nelson

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £245K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £362,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£255,000£249
Terraced119£225,000£251
Flats23£147,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nelson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£250,000£170,000
2017£115,000£190,000£175,000
2018£127,500£220,000£186,250
2019£127,500£200,000£180,000
2020£129,498£250,000£183,000
2021£134,998£236,000£202,000
2022£137,500£257,500£230,000
2023£149,000£315,000£230,000
2024£121,500£290,000£220,000
2025£132,500£255,000£223,000
2026£200,000£243,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£118£190
2017£197£204£195
2018£214£196£203
2019£190£246£215
2020£183£263£214
2021£226£236£235
2022£224£275£262
2023£250£264£252
2024£225£223£254
2025£259£245£255
2026£221£288£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 202551, Emanuel Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7BSTerracedFreehold£282,000
21 Feb 20256, Princes Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4NLTerracedFreehold£235,000
14 Mar 2025252, Grafton Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7LHTerracedFreehold£235,000
07 Feb 2025254, Grafton Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7LHTerracedFreehold£232,000
10 Jun 202537, Steerforth Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7HETerracedFreehold£228,500

Schools

In the PO2 7BU postcode area, located within Landport, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 7BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Flying Bull AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMadani AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 7BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 7BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPickwick Convenience Store84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store
0.1 miBest-one109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7ASWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miDanny Mart75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PFWalking directions to Danny Mart
0.2 miGladstone's Convenience Store2-3 Gladstone Place, Portsmouth, PO2 7BLWalking directions to Gladstone's Convenience Store
0.2 miMorrisonsFlathouse Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QPWalking directions to Morrisons

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 7BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Andrews

Nelson - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardNelsonE05002451
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LandportE02003536
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 013EE01017103
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 7BU

Is PO2 7BU (Landport) safe?

The area around PO2 7BU records about 151 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO2 7BU?

The median sale price around PO2 7BU in Landport is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 7BU?

There are 19 schools close to PO2 7BU, including The Flying Bull Academy (Good), Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good) and Madani Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO2 7BU?

The closest station to PO2 7BU is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,188 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 7BU?

PO2 7BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO2 7BU (Landport) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 7BU is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).

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.