Postcode PO2 8RP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 68.7 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 Hilsea located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in North End West & Whale Island is £43,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from PO2 8RP.
North End West & Whale Island near PO2 8RP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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 | 5 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 128 | £221,750 |
10 year median price trend in Nelson
In the PO2 8RP postcode area, located within North End West & Whale Island, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 8RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Widley Food & Wine | 49 Widley Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8PW | Walking directions to Widley Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 236,238 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.