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PO2 7BZ

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Charles Dickens

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Overview

Postcode PO2 7BZ is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens 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 210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.2%

Approximately 59.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from PO2 7BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO2 7BZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 7BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Portsmouth and Southsea

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea
0.9 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
7,210.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
117.72(+271%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.93(+271%)
Shoplifting
21.99(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.52(+26%)
Vehicle crime
14.23(+284%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
79.25%
Other White
23
7.23%
African
16
5.03%
Other
7
2.2%
Bangladeshi
5
1.57%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
32.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.95%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
68
54.4%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.2%
Owns outright
16
12.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.4%
Other social rented
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Charles Dickens

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £226K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charles Dickens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced13£235,000£255
Flats22£127,750£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charles Dickens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£137,250£169,000
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£135,000£235,000
2026£156,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£238£175
2017£297£195
2018£295£178
2019£291£191
2020£279£196
2021£246£226
2022£260£248
2023£241£245
2024£242£224
2025£255£243
2026£262£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charles Dickens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charles Dickens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20269, Cressy Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DLTerracedFreehold£235,000
06 Mar 20251, Cressy Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DLTerracedFreehold£215,000
19 Jan 202661, Seymour Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7DATerracedFreehold£225,000
06 Aug 202565, Agincourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AXTerracedFreehold£155,000
21 Mar 202521, Mayo Close, Portsmouth, PO1 4LSTerracedFreehold£262,000

Schools

In the PO2 7BZ postcode area, located within Landport, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 7BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryManor Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Flying Bull AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 7BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.1 miTony's Food Store33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DPWalking directions to Tony's Food Store
0.1 miTesco Express13-17 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miUdaya News90 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PAWalking directions to Udaya News

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

Local councillors

Sam Coupland

Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Stephen Morgan

Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth SouthE14001432
WardCharles DickensE05002443
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LandportE02003536
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 013AE01017036
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 7BZ

Is PO2 7BZ (Landport) safe?

The area around PO2 7BZ records about 211 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 7BZ?

The median sale price around PO2 7BZ in Landport is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 7BZ?

There are 20 schools close to PO2 7BZ, including Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good), The Flying Bull Academy (Good) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO2 7BZ?

The closest station to PO2 7BZ is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,308 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 7BZ?

PO2 7BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO2 7BZ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (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.