Postcode PO4 8BJ is located in an urban city, within the Central Southsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea Haslemere Road area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea Haslemere Road is £56,688 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Milton Park.
Southsea Haslemere Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea Haslemere Road has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southsea Haslemere Road is £56,688 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from PO4 8BJ.
Southsea Haslemere Road near PO4 8BJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Milton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Milton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lime Tree Park | Small | Walking directions to Lime Tree Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 (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 | 2 | £725,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £428,250 | £331 |
| Terraced | 159 | £270,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 21 | £160,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123,000 | £277,500 | £217,500 |
| 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 | £145,000 | £433,750 | £269,500 |
| 2026 | £159,000 | £424,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £256 | £230 |
| 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 | £247 | £331 | £290 |
| 2026 | £311 | £323 | £298 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8BJ.
In the PO4 8BJ postcode area, located within Southsea Haslemere Road, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kwiki Mart | 163 Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, PO4 8BJ | Walking directions to Kwiki Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, PO4 8BU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 133,135,137 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Devonshire Square, Southsea, PO4 0JJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Fratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 8BJ, 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 8BJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.
The median sale price around PO4 8BJ in Southsea Haslemere Road is £262,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO4 8BJ, including Fernhurst Junior School (Good), Devonshire Infant School (Good) and Wimborne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO4 8BJ is Fratton, about 458 m away.
PO4 8BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,682 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 8BJ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Dorrington (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.