Postcode PO2 9PS is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea area 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Hilsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,246 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Hilsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from PO2 9PS.
Hilsea near PO2 9PS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| 0.9 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 2, Hilsea Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 9SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £222,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 10, Hilsea Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 9SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 19, Cunningham Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9AR | Terraced | Freehold | £257,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 3, Fiume House, Matapan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AF | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 5, Iachino Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the PO2 9PS postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 10 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 (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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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Trafalgar School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
Trafalgar School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | UTC Portsmouth | University technical college | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
UTC Portsmouth ratingOfsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 9PS
| 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 | Hilsea Market | 12 London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LD | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9PS, 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 9PS 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO2 9PS 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 9PS, including King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) (Good), Trafalgar School (Good) and UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO2 9PS is Hilsea, about 1,270 m away.
PO2 9PS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,246 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 9PS 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).