Postcode PO2 8RD 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in North End West & Whale Island is £47,698 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
North End West & Whale Island has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,631 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
North End West & Whale Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from PO2 8RD.
North End West & Whale Island near PO2 8RD has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 |
In the PO2 8RD postcode area, located within North End West & Whale Island, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 8RD, 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 8RD records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PO2 8RD in North End West & Whale Island is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PO2 8RD, including The Harbour School (Serious Weaknesses), Stamshaw Junior School (Good) and Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO2 8RD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,631 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 8RD 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.