Postcode PO2 9HH is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Alexandra Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is College Park.
Alexandra Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from PO2 9HH.
Alexandra Park near PO2 9HH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | College Park | Small | Walking directions to College Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gatcombe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gatcombe Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £322,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 74 | £299,998 | £269 |
| Flats | 32 | £160,000 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,500 | £130,000 | £245,998 | £226,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £140,000 | £285,000 | £249,000 |
| 2018 | £287,475 | £142,000 | £280,000 | £249,995 |
| 2019 | £364,000 | £143,000 | £268,000 | £249,500 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £148,000 | £287,500 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £150,000 | £295,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £162,000 | £325,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £170,000 | £312,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £498,500 | £161,000 | £322,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £392,000 | £166,500 | £325,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £690,000 | £160,000 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346 | £206 | £214 | £215 |
| 2017 | £190 | £217 | £236 | £197 |
| 2018 | £319 | £226 | £259 | £226 |
| 2019 | £355 | £227 | £255 | £226 |
| 2020 | £341 | £230 | £252 | £244 |
| 2021 | £331 | £236 | £264 | £245 |
| 2022 | £410 | £247 | £297 | £305 |
| 2023 | £482 | £259 | £308 | £301 |
| 2024 | £459 | £266 | £286 | £285 |
| 2025 | £455 | £252 | £296 | £270 |
| 2026 | £358 | £261 | £303 | £268 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9HH.
In the PO2 9HH postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 9HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 301,303,305,307 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Widley Express | Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LX | Walking directions to Widley Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 331-333 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Russell Peter William Simpson
Hilsea - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO2 9HH records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9HH in Alexandra Park is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PO2 9HH, including King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) (Requires improvement), King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) (Good) and Cliffdale Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO2 9HH is Hilsea, about 1,155 m away.
PO2 9HH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,292 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 9HH is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Russell Peter William Simpson (Reform UK).
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.