Postcode PO2 8BB is located in an urban city, within the Nelson area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the North End East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in North End East is £61,457 per year. The median sale price in Nelson is £222,500 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
North End East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,022 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
North End East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North End East is £61,457 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from PO2 8BB.
North End East near PO2 8BB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £253 per square foot) in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £401,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £255,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 129 | £225,200 | £253 |
| Flats | 16 | £152,250 | £255 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £125,000 | £250,000 | £169,975 |
| 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 | £137,000 | £255,000 | £223,000 |
| 2026 | £147,500 | £245,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £118 | £189 |
| 2017 | £197 | £204 | £195 |
| 2018 | £214 | £196 | £204 |
| 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 | £255 | £245 | £253 |
| 2026 | £221 | £288 | £253 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 8BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 62, Pitcroft Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8BE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 60, Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LS | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 58, Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LS | Terraced | Freehold | £229,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 64, Seagrove Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 12, Seagrove Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the PO2 8BB postcode area, located within North End East, there are 15 primary and 2 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 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
Stamshaw Infant Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Flying Bull Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
The Flying Bull Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 8 Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 55-73 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0BH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Twyford Express Convenience Store | Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8HU | Walking directions to Twyford Express Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Reeds News | 66 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0LN | Walking directions to Reeds News |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 86,88 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Andrews
Nelson - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO2 8BB records about 194 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO2 8BB in Nelson is £222,500 (about £253 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PO2 8BB, including Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good), Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good) and The Flying Bull Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO2 8BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 8BB is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).