Postcode PO2 8SP is located in an urban city, within the Nelson area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Landport area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year. The median sale price in Nelson is £225,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Landport has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 596 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Landport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 94.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Landport is £37,368 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from PO2 8SP.
Landport near PO2 8SP has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (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 | 126 | £227,250 | £252 |
| 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 8SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 27, Garfield Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HL | Terraced | Freehold | £225,200 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 31, Garfield Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HL | Terraced | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 270, Grafton Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 4, Nessus Street, Portsmouth, PO2 7HA | Flats | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 9, Garfield Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7EP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the PO2 8SP postcode area, located within Landport, there are 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Flying Bull Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
The Flying Bull Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.5 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. | |
Ark Dickens Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 8SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ceanos Convenience Store | Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QN | Walking directions to Ceanos Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gladstone's Convenience Store | 2-3 Gladstone Place, Portsmouth, PO2 7BL | Walking directions to Gladstone's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 1 Gamble Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7AL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Pickwick Convenience Store | 84-88 Sultan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7AS | Walking directions to Pickwick Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 193-199 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7EG | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
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 8SP, 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 8SP records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO2 8SP in Nelson is £225,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PO2 8SP, including The Flying Bull Academy (Requires improvement), Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO2 8SP is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,512 m away.
PO2 8SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 596 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 8SP is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).