Postcode PO2 8HW 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 very high crime levels, with around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North End West & Whale Island is £47,698 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 1.3 miles away. There are 15 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 114.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 per household in North End West & Whale Island is £47,698 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from PO2 8HW.
North End West & Whale Island near PO2 8HW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £410,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £247,500 |
| Terraced | 116 | £223,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nelson
In the PO2 8HW postcode area, located within North End West & Whale Island, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 8HW
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 86,88 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Gemini News + Booze | 107 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0BN | Walking directions to Gemini News + Booze |
| 0.1 mi | Reeds News | 66 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0LN | Walking directions to Reeds News |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.