Postcode PO2 9ED is located in an urban city, within the Nelson area 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 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 Hilsea, about 1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Alexandra Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,121 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alexandra Park is £56,051 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PO2 9ED.
Alexandra Park near PO2 9ED 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 21, Wadham Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9ED | Terraced | Freehold | £401,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 79, Wadham Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9ED | Terraced | Freehold | £362,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 78, Wadham Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9EE | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 94, Wadham Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9EE | Terraced | Freehold | £327,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 66, Wadham Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9EE | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the PO2 9ED postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Stamshaw Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 9ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3S Convenience Store | 104 North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NH | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Strawberry Local Food & Wine | 40 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9BG | Walking directions to Strawberry Local Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 138,140,142 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | R.D. News | 186-188 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LX | Walking directions to R.D. News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 301,303,305,307 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9ED, 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 9ED 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO2 9ED in Nelson is £225,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PO2 9ED, including Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good), Stamshaw Infant Academy (Good) and Stamshaw Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO2 9ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,121 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 9ED is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Andrews (Liberal Democrats).