Postcode PO2 9HQ is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea area 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 median sale price in Hilsea is £296,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £218,750 and £341,129. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 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 19,009 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Alexandra Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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 0 ft away from PO2 9HQ.
Alexandra Park near PO2 9HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | College Park | Small | Walking directions to College Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gatcombe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gatcombe Gardens |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,750 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £322,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 79 | £300,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 33 | £163,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £252,498 | £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 | £318,750 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £690,000 | £161,500 | £350,000 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £206 | £214 | £212 |
| 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 | £254 | £296 | £267 |
| 2026 | £358 | £249 | £326 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 329, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 309, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 3, Addington Court Apartments, 362, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9JY | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 360, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9JY | Terraced | Freehold | £308,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 65, Randolph Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0SU | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the PO2 9HQ postcode area, located within Alexandra Park, there are 12 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 | King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cliffdale Primary Academy | Academy special sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
Cliffdale Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2023
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 9HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 301,303,305,307 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 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 | 3S Convenience Store | 104 North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NH | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Store |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO2 9HQ, 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 9HQ 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 9HQ in Hilsea is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PO2 9HQ, including King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) (Good), Cliffdale Primary Academy (Outstanding) and King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO2 9HQ is Hilsea, about 1,194 m away.
PO2 9HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,009 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 9HQ 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).