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PO2 7RL

Havant Road

Nelson

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Detailed insights for PO2 7RL

Overview

Postcode PO2 7RL 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 258.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
258
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.4%
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 2,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 258.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.4%

Approximately 44.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from PO2 7RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Landport near PO2 7RL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
11,554.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
142.61(+350%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.12(+332%)
Shoplifting
47.92(+501%)
Public order
33.49(+452%)
Vehicle crime
20.21(+445%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
62.28%
Other White
53
15.5%
African
21
6.14%
Other Asian
12
3.51%
Indian
10
2.92%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
26.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
22.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.28%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
41.8%
Other social rented
61
32.28%
Social rents from council
23
12.17%
Owns outright
14
7.41%
Owns with a mortgage
11
5.82%
Total households: 189

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 7RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202527, Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JETerracedFreehold£280,000
20 Mar 202636, Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JNTerracedFreehold£255,000
20 Mar 202548, Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JNTerracedFreehold£210,000
05 Nov 202553, Havant Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HHTerracedFreehold£245,000
25 Jul 202552, Havant Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HHTerracedFreehold£238,000

Schools

In the PO2 7RL postcode area, located within Landport, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNew Horizons Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManor Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 7RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEastern Stores212-216 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7LRWalking directions to Eastern Stores
0.1 miNew Kwiki Mart193-199 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7EGWalking directions to New Kwiki Mart
0.1 miJagoda234 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7LRWalking directions to Jagoda
0.1 miM A Food Cash & Carry154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DPWalking directions to M A Food Cash & Carry
0.1 miTasty Europe Foods152A Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PDWalking directions to Tasty Europe Foods

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 7RL, 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 013DE01017102
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 7RL

Is PO2 7RL (Landport) safe?

The area around PO2 7RL records about 258 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 7RL?

The median sale price around PO2 7RL 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 7RL?

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

How deprived is the area around PO2 7RL?

PO2 7RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 7RL 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.