Postcode PO2 9PF 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gatcombe Gardens.
Hilsea has a very 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.
Hilsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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.
The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from PO2 9PF.
Hilsea near PO2 9PF 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| 1 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 9PF.
In the PO2 9PF postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 9PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Widley Express | Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LX | Walking directions to Widley Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Hilsea Market | London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 301,303,305,307 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9PF, 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 9PF records about 87 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 9PF in Hilsea is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PO2 9PF, including King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) (Good), King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) (Requires improvement) and Trafalgar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO2 9PF is Hilsea, about 1,210 m away.
PO2 9PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,573 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 9PF 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.