Postcode PO2 8BF 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 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 94.6% 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.
The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from PO2 8BF.
Landport near PO2 8BF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £255,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 119 | £225,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 23 | £147,500 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 8BF.
In the PO2 8BF postcode area, located within Landport, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 8BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Flathouse Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4QP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Pickwick Convenience Store | 84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 109-113 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Ceanos Convenience Store | Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QN | Walking directions to Ceanos Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Danny Mart | 75 Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4PF | Walking directions to Danny Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO2 8BF, 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 8BF 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.
The median sale price around PO2 8BF in Landport is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO2 8BF, including The Flying Bull Academy (Good), Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good) and Madani Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO2 8BF is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,147 m away.
PO2 8BF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 8BF is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).
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.