Postcode PO2 9SW 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 very high crime levels, with around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 £215,000 and £340,000. The nearest station is Cosham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cosham Park.
Hilsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,700 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Hilsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from PO2 9SW.
Hilsea near PO2 9SW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cosham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| 0.7 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cosham Park | Small | Walking directions to Cosham Park |
Based on 157 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 | 2 | £522,500 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £322,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 78 | £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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO2 9SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | Flat 26, Southdown View, Military Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FS | Flats | Leasehold | £57,750 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 59, Southdown View, Military Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FS | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 103, Hilsea Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 9SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £303,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 13, Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5LR | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 258, Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9RD | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the PO2 9SW postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Trafalgar School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | UTC Portsmouth | University technical college | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gatcombe Park Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO2 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hilsea Market | 12 London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Widley Express | Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LX | Walking directions to Widley Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HT | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9SW, 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 9SW records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.
The median sale price around PO2 9SW in Hilsea is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PO2 9SW, including Trafalgar School (Good), UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding) and Gatcombe Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO2 9SW is Cosham, about 958 m away.
PO2 9SW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,700 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 9SW 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).