Postcode PO2 8NJ is located in an urban city, within the Nelson area 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 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 Hilsea, about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Alexandra Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,024 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PO2 8NJ.
Alexandra Park near PO2 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 1.1 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 8NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2026 | 57, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 77, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 30, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NL | Terraced | Freehold | £292,500 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 28, Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NL | Terraced | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 30, North End Grove, Portsmouth, PO2 8NG | Terraced | Freehold | £297,000 |
In the PO2 8NJ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 12 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Stamshaw Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
Stamshaw Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 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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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3S Convenience Store | 104 North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NH | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Strawberry Local Food & Wine | 40 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9BG | Walking directions to Strawberry Local Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | R.D. News | 186-188 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LX | Walking directions to R.D. News |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 236,238 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Twyford Off Licence & Convenience Stores | 205 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8JA | Walking directions to Twyford Off Licence & Convenience Stores |
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 8NJ, 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 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.
The median sale price around PO2 8NJ in Nelson is £222,500 (about £253 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PO2 8NJ, including Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good), Stamshaw Junior School (Good) and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO2 8NJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,024 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 8NJ is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).