Postcode PO2 8RQ 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 66.3 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 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from PO2 8RQ.
North End West & Whale Island near PO2 8RQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £215,500 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £344,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 120 | £221,250 |
10 years price trend in Nelson
In the PO2 8RQ postcode area, located within North End West & Whale Island, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.