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PO2 9LX

Hilsea

Portsmouth

England / South East / Portsmouth / Hilsea / PO2 9LX

Overview

Postcode PO2 9LX is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region , and forms part of the Hilsea area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hilsea is £44,100 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Gatcombe Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
80.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hilsea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,573 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hilsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

80.5%

Approximately 80.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Hilsea is £44,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from PO2 9LX.

Flood risk

Low

Hilsea near PO2 9LX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.7 mi

Hilsea

N/A

0.9 mi

Cosham

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGatcombe GardensSmall

Property prices in Hilsea

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £597,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£494,500
Flats41£155,000
Semi-Detached36£330,250
Terraced80£299,250

10 years price trend in Hilsea

Schools

In the PO2 9LX postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryTrafalgar SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondaryUTC PortsmouthUniversity technical college

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryKing's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)Academy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miWidley ExpressNorthern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LX
0 miThe Co-operative Food190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LU
0.3 miHilsea MarketLondon Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA
0.3 miSpar456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LD
0.3 miMorrisons Daily404A London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.