Postcode PO4 0SP is located in an urban city, within the Eastney and Craneswater ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Castle Field.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from PO4 0SP.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO4 0SP has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Field | Small | Walking directions to Castle Field |
| 0.4 mi | Wimbledon Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| 0.4 mi | Clarendon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Gardens |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Eastney and Craneswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £820,000 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £435,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 78 | £288,500 | £333 |
| Flats | 56 | £183,500 | £275 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £639,975 | £147,500 | £420,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £695,000 | £190,000 | £471,500 | £236,000 |
| 2018 | £850,000 | £238,950 | £482,500 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | £787,500 | £196,000 | £447,500 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £762,500 | £185,000 | £560,000 | £266,500 |
| 2021 | £857,500 | £169,998 | £500,000 | £287,500 |
| 2022 | £900,000 | £168,000 | £600,000 | £314,500 |
| 2023 | £1,000,000 | £185,000 | £635,000 | £309,500 |
| 2024 | £693,750 | £200,000 | £506,000 | £302,500 |
| 2025 | £798,500 | £185,000 | £430,000 | £291,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £212,500 | £435,000 | £291,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £281 | £242 | £267 | £256 |
| 2017 | £375 | £290 | £312 | £259 |
| 2018 | £304 | £337 | £299 | £281 |
| 2019 | £328 | £305 | £341 | £280 |
| 2020 | £335 | £262 | £333 | £293 |
| 2021 | £431 | £263 | £369 | £304 |
| 2022 | £424 | £301 | £381 | £348 |
| 2023 | £504 | £300 | £385 | £321 |
| 2024 | £396 | £297 | £351 | £346 |
| 2025 | £428 | £277 | £378 | £328 |
| 2026 | £352 | £283 | £349 | £339 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 0SP.
In the PO4 0SP postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 0SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0RN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 71-73 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 80 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PB | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO4 0SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Ray Winnington
Eastney and Craneswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO4 0SP records about 96 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO4 0SP in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £270,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to PO4 0SP, including Mayville High School, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Craneswater Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO4 0SP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,116 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 0SP is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Ray Winnington (Liberal Democrats).
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.