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PO2 9BZ

Nelson

Portsmouth

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Overview

Postcode PO2 9BZ 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 high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Alexandra Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Alexandra Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from PO2 9BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Alexandra Park near PO2 9BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hilsea located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
17,612.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.12(+23%)
Drugs
9.78(+254%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.72(-45%)
Public order
5.5(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.28(+15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
61.13%
Other White
46
11.76%
African
35
8.95%
Other Asian
17
4.35%
Bangladeshi
13
3.32%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
30.74%
No qualifications
62
20.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
49.7%
Owns with a mortgage
44
26.67%
Owns outright
30
18.18%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.03%
Social rents from council
2
1.21%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Nelson

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £245K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£255,000£249
Terraced119£225,000£251
Flats23£147,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nelson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nelson in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 2025183A, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AEFlatsLeasehold£100,000
07 Oct 2025183D, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AEFlatsLeasehold£120,000
11 Sept 2025170A, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DHTerracedFreehold£350,000
16 Feb 202621, Munster Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9BSTerracedFreehold£315,000
13 Aug 20251, Munster Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9BSTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the PO2 9BZ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 9BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryStamshaw Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKing's Academy College Park (Infant)Academy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 9BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 9BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express138,140,142 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miStrawberry Local Food & Wine40 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9BGWalking directions to Strawberry Local Food & Wine
0.2 mi3S Convenience Store104 North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NHWalking directions to 3S Convenience Store
0.2 miGemini News + Booze107 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0BNWalking directions to Gemini News + Booze
0.2 miR.D. News186-188 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LXWalking directions to R.D. News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,454
Band B£1,696
Band C£1,939
Band D£2,181
Band E£2,666
Band F£3,150
Band G£3,635
Band H£4,362

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO2 9BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Andrews

Nelson - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardNelsonE05002451
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alexandra ParkE02003532
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 009EE01017107
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2009-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 9BZ

Is PO2 9BZ (Alexandra Park) safe?

The area around PO2 9BZ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near PO2 9BZ?

The median sale price around PO2 9BZ in Alexandra Park is £220,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 9BZ?

There are 20 schools close to PO2 9BZ, including Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good) and King's Academy College Park (Infant) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO2 9BZ?

PO2 9BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,487 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO2 9BZ (Alexandra Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 9BZ is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.