Postcode PO2 9BD is located in an urban city, within the Nelson ward 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 nearest station is Hilsea, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Alexandra Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% 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 3.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from PO2 9BD.
Alexandra Park near PO2 9BD 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 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9BD.
In the PO2 9BD postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 9BD
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 (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 9BD, 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 9BD 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 9BD in Alexandra Park is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PO2 9BD, including Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good), Stamshaw Junior School (Good) and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO2 9BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,471 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 9BD 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.