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PO2 7DF

Washington Road

Charles Dickens

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Detailed insights for PO2 7DF

Overview

Postcode PO2 7DF 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 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 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
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,026 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from PO2 7DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO2 7DF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 7DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 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
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: £197,500
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £124K – £229K

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.

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
Terraced18£230,000£249
Flats24£135,000£274

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£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202511, Washington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DHTerracedFreehold£192,500
26 Aug 2025Flat 2, Pearl Villas, 45, Washington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DUFlatsLeasehold£92,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 15, Stirling House, 149, Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7EEFlatsLeasehold£200,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 4, Stirling House, 149, Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7EEFlatsLeasehold£133,000
30 Jun 2025158A, Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PDFlatsLeasehold£148,000

Schools

In the PO2 7DF postcode area, located within Landport, there are 16 primary and 4 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.

Nearby schools for PO2 7DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Flying Bull AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryManor Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryArk Dickens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 7DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 7DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisKingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DZWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miTasty Europe Foods152A Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PDWalking directions to Tasty Europe Foods
0.1 miAbi Convenience Store146-148 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PDWalking directions to Abi Convenience Store
0.1 miM A Food Cash & Carry154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DPWalking directions to M A Food Cash & Carry
0.1 miUdaya News90 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PAWalking directions to Udaya News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

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 7DF, 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 7DF

Is PO2 7DF (Landport) safe?

The area around PO2 7DF 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO2 7DF?

The median sale price around PO2 7DF in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 7DF?

There are 20 schools close to PO2 7DF, including The Flying Bull Academy (Requires improvement), Manor Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PO2 7DF?

The closest station to PO2 7DF is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,496 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 7DF?

PO2 7DF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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