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PO2 8NJ

Nelson Avenue

Nelson

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Detailed insights for PO2 8NJ

Overview

Postcode PO2 8NJ is located in an urban city, within the Nelson ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Alexandra Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Alexandra Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PO2 8NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Alexandra Park near PO2 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hilsea located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
14,754.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.04(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.44(-64%)
Public order
3.17(-48%)
Burglary
3.17(+22%)
Other theft
2.54(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
79.4%
Other White
31
10.3%
African
12
3.99%
Other Asian
6
1.99%
Caribbean
4
1.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.2%
No qualifications
53
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.12%
Apprenticeship
21
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
34.35%
Owns outright
43
32.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.19%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

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 8NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 8NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202657, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NJTerracedFreehold£235,000
18 Dec 202577, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NJTerracedFreehold£145,000
08 Oct 202528, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NLTerracedFreehold£236,000
17 Apr 202630, North End Grove, Portsmouth, PO2 8NGTerracedFreehold£297,000
19 Sept 20259, King Edwards Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8NQTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the PO2 8NJ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 8NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStamshaw Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStamshaw Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 8NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 8NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi3S Convenience Store104 North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NHWalking directions to 3S Convenience Store
0.2 miStrawberry Local Food & Wine40 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9BGWalking directions to Strawberry Local Food & Wine
0.2 miR.D. News186-188 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LXWalking directions to R.D. News
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food236,238 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miTwyford Off Licence & Convenience Stores205 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8JAWalking directions to Twyford Off Licence & Convenience Stores

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 8NJ, 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)Alexandra ParkE02003532
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 009DE01017105
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 8NJ

Is PO2 8NJ (Alexandra Park) safe?

The area around PO2 8NJ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near PO2 8NJ?

The median sale price around PO2 8NJ in Alexandra Park is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 8NJ?

There are 17 schools close to PO2 8NJ, including Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good), Stamshaw Junior School (Good) and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO2 8NJ?

PO2 8NJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO2 8NJ (Alexandra Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 8NJ 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.