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PO4 8DU

Goldsmith Avenue

Milton

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Detailed insights for PO4 8DU

Overview

Postcode PO4 8DU is located in an urban city, within the Milton ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Milton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milton is £53,708 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bransbury Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Milton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Milton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Milton is £53,708 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from PO4 8DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Milton near PO4 8DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 8DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 8DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.4 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.1 miMilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Milton Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
5,591 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.6(+142%)
Public order
25.79(+325%)
Shoplifting
25.79(+223%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.37(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.55(+141%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
77.85%
Bangladeshi
21
7.05%
Indian
12
4.03%
Other White
12
4.03%
Chinese
6
2.01%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
30.28%
No qualifications
64
25.5%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
29.84%
Other social rented
29
23.39%
Owns outright
26
20.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.74%
Social rents from council
8
6.45%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Milton

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)217
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £305K

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£382,000£334
Detached3£370,000£379
Terraced160£272,500£310
Flats43£170,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,995£133,000£245,000£199,995
2017£428,000£141,000£301,250£215,000
2018£397,500£151,500£266,000£220,000
2019£300,000£142,000£277,000£218,000
2020£375,000£146,000£290,000£220,220
2021£427,500£145,000£350,000£240,000
2022£390,000£147,250£377,500£270,000
2023£390,000£170,000£325,000£269,040
2024£725,000£167,250£302,000£265,000
2025£390,000£174,498£385,000£269,500
2026£175,000£371,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£226£244£229
2017£337£248£304£244
2018£336£256£280£243
2019£310£274£258£248
2020£361£252£314£255
2021£361£251£342£271
2022£434£261£306£306
2023£420£258£343£301
2024£709£268£363£302
2025£380£253£307£308
2026£256£330£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 202525, Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8DUTerracedFreehold£264,000
06 Nov 202586, Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DQTerracedFreehold£400,000
26 Sept 202573, Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DQTerracedFreehold£270,000
07 May 202584, Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DQTerracedFreehold£340,000
20 Feb 20268, Woodmancote Road, Southsea, PO4 8DDTerracedFreehold£333,000

Schools

In the PO4 8DU postcode area, located within Milton, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 8DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWimborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMilton Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMary Rose AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 8DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStephen's News168 Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 8ELWalking directions to Stephen's News
0.2 miWinter Road News161 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DRWalking directions to Winter Road News
0.2 miCostcutter111,113 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCo-op Food161-167 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8EAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miBest Food and Wine152-154 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8DYWalking directions to Best Food and Wine

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 PO4 8DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Pitt

Milton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Stephen Morgan

Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth SouthE14001432
WardMiltonE05002450
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MiltonE02003540
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 017DE01017099
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 8DU

Is PO4 8DU (Milton) safe?

The area around PO4 8DU records about 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PO4 8DU?

The median sale price around PO4 8DU in Milton is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO4 8DU?

There are 17 schools close to PO4 8DU, including Wimborne Primary School (Good), Milton Park Primary School and Mary Rose Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 8DU?

The closest station to PO4 8DU is Fratton, about 1,118 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8DU?

PO4 8DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO4 8DU (Milton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO4 8DU is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Pitt (Liberal Democrats).

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.