Postcode PO4 8GS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Milton Park.
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.
Milton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Milton is £53,708 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from PO4 8GS.
Milton near PO4 8GS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Milton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lime Tree Park | Small | Walking directions to Lime Tree Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £382,000 | £334 |
| Detached | 3 | £370,000 | £379 |
| Terraced | 160 | £272,500 | £310 |
| Flats | 43 | £170,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8GS.
In the PO4 8GS postcode area, located within Milton, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 8GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 62 Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Moorhouse News | Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NN | Walking directions to Moorhouse News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Fratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 133,135,137 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Winter Road News | 161 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DR | Walking directions to Winter Road News |
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 8GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Pitt
Milton - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO4 8GS 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.
The median sale price around PO4 8GS in Milton is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO4 8GS, including Miltoncross Academy (Requires improvement), Wimborne Primary School (Good) and Meon Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO4 8GS is Fratton, about 965 m away.
PO4 8GS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO4 8GS is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Pitt (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.