Postcode PO2 8DR is located in an urban city, within the Nelson ward of Portsmouth in the South East region , and forms part of the North End West & Whale Island area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North End West & Whale Island is £43,400 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
North End West & Whale Island has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
North End West & Whale Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in North End West & Whale Island is £43,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from PO2 8DR.
North End West & Whale Island near PO2 8DR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £215,500 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £344,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 120 | £221,250 |
10 years price trend in Nelson
In the PO2 8DR postcode area, located within North End West & Whale Island, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.