Postcode PO4 0EF is located in an urban city, within the Central Southsea area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea Fawcett Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea Fawcett Road is £54,419 per year. The median sale price in Central Southsea is £260,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,000 and £320,000. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Southsea Fawcett Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,107 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea Fawcett Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southsea Fawcett Road is £54,419 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from PO4 0EF.
Southsea Fawcett Road near PO4 0EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.1 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Central Southsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £720,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £432,500 | £275 |
| Terraced | 143 | £273,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 20 | £149,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123,000 | £277,500 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £127,500 | £317,500 | £228,500 |
| 2018 | £140,000 | £268,750 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £146,000 | £453,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | £145,000 | £284,000 | £227,750 |
| 2021 | £149,000 | £290,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £147,000 | £386,500 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £175,000 | £400,000 | £262,500 |
| 2024 | £152,000 | £650,000 | £268,750 |
| 2025 | £143,250 | £433,750 | £268,500 |
| 2026 | £138,000 | £424,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £256 | £229 |
| 2017 | £221 | £229 | £242 |
| 2018 | £249 | £247 | £246 |
| 2019 | £240 | £307 | £242 |
| 2020 | £229 | £242 | £248 |
| 2021 | £238 | £280 | £266 |
| 2022 | £271 | £327 | £302 |
| 2023 | £280 | £310 | £298 |
| 2024 | £279 | £327 | £283 |
| 2025 | £244 | £331 | £288 |
| 2026 | £264 | £323 | £297 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 0EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 11, Hollinsworth House, Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0EF | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 33, Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AA | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 11, Telephone Road, Southsea, PO4 0AU | Terraced | Freehold | £219,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 55A, Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 15, Walmer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5AS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the PO4 0EF postcode area, located within Southsea Fawcett Road, there are 14 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Priory School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Penbridge Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO4 0EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hungarian Traditional Food Store | 79 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DB | Walking directions to Hungarian Traditional Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | H R News | 68 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DN | Walking directions to H R News |
| 0.2 mi | Southsea Food & Wine | 98 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DN | Walking directions to Southsea Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Asda |
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 PO4 0EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Dorrington
Central Southsea - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO4 0EF records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PO4 0EF in Central Southsea is £260,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO4 0EF, including Priory School (Good), Penbridge Infant School (Good) and Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO4 0EF is Fratton, about 131 m away.
PO4 0EF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,107 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO4 0EF is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Dorrington (Liberal Democrats).