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PO2 9QY

Fawley Road

Hilsea

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Overview

Postcode PO2 9QY 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 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 Cosham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hilsea has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hilsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from PO2 9QY.

Flood risk

Low

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 9QY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Cosham

N/A

Walking directions to Cosham
0.7 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
2,854.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.65(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.01(+120%)
Public order
10.69(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
9(+40%)
Burglary
3.94(+52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
79.19%
Other White
24
5.74%
African
11
2.63%
Bangladeshi
8
1.91%
Irish
8
1.91%
Total population: 418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
30.37%
No qualifications
58
17.79%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
16.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
28.98%
Owns outright
48
27.27%
Shared ownership
23
13.07%
Other social rented
22
12.5%
Social rents from council
17
9.66%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Hilsea

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £340K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hilsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£395,000£388
Semi-Detached36£322,500£297
Terraced74£299,998£269
Flats32£160,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hilsea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hilsea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026258, Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9RDFlatsLeasehold£145,000
11 Mar 2025252, Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9RDFlatsLeasehold£137,000
08 May 202641, Northwood Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
14 Nov 202533, Northwood Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
15 Oct 202529, Northwood Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the PO2 9QY postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO2 9QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryUTC PortsmouthUniversity technical college

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryTrafalgar SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGatcombe Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO2 9QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 9QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHilsea MarketLondon Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RAWalking directions to Hilsea Market
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miWidley ExpressNorthern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LXWalking directions to Widley Express
0.4 miLidlNorway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HTWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miMorrisons DailyPortsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,454
Band B£1,696
Band C£1,939
Band D£2,181
Band E£2,666
Band F£3,150
Band G£3,635
Band H£4,362

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO2 9QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Russell Peter William Simpson

Hilsea - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardHilseaE05002449
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HilseaE02003530
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 007CE01017090
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO2 9QY

Is PO2 9QY (Hilsea) safe?

The area around PO2 9QY 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.

What is the average house price near PO2 9QY?

The median sale price around PO2 9QY in Hilsea is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO2 9QY?

There are 15 schools close to PO2 9QY, including UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding), Trafalgar School (Good) and Gatcombe Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO2 9QY?

The closest station to PO2 9QY is Cosham, about 1,056 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 9QY?

PO2 9QY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,536 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO2 9QY (Hilsea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 9QY 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).

Data Sources

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.