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PO2 9SG

York Terrace

Hilsea

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Overview

Postcode PO2 9SG 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 Hilsea, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gatcombe Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very 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

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from PO2 9SG.

Flood risk

Low

Hilsea near PO2 9SG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO2 9SG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea
0.7 mi

Cosham

N/A

Walking directions to Cosham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO2 9SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGatcombe GardensSmallWalking directions to Gatcombe Gardens

Area Profile

Population
484
Population density
5,100.1 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
332
68.74%
Other White
50
10.35%
Indian
30
6.21%
African
21
4.35%
Other Asian
9
1.86%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
38.9%
Level 3 (A level)
67
18.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.79%
No qualifications
46
12.6%
Apprenticeship
23
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
106
48.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
29.55%
Owns outright
18
8.18%
Other social rented
16
7.27%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.09%
Total households: 220

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 9SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202511, Arras Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FYTerracedFreehold£345,000
29 Aug 20259, Arras Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FYTerracedFreehold£310,000
26 Mar 202514, Arras Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FYFlatsLeasehold£190,000
13 Nov 2025468, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9RNOtherFreehold£1,350,000
11 May 20264-5, Walberant Buildings, Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LBOtherLeasehold£260,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryTrafalgar SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGatcombe Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO2 9SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 miLidlNorway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HTWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miWidley ExpressNorthern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LXWalking directions to Widley Express
0.5 miSpar456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LDWalking directions to Spar

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 9SG, 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 9SG

Is PO2 9SG (Hilsea) safe?

The area around PO2 9SG 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 9SG?

The median sale price around PO2 9SG 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 9SG?

There are 14 schools close to PO2 9SG, 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 9SG?

The closest station to PO2 9SG is Hilsea, about 912 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO2 9SG?

PO2 9SG 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 9SG (Hilsea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO2 9SG 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.