Postcode PO4 8HX 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 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bransbury Park.
Milton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Milton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO4 8HX.
Milton near PO4 8HX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bransbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Bransbury Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bransbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Bransbury 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 8HX.
In the PO4 8HX postcode area, located within Milton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 8HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastney Convenience Store | 5-7 Fort Cumberland Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9LG | Walking directions to Eastney Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Larder | 294 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8LQ | Walking directions to The Larder |
| 0.4 mi | Best Food and Wine | 152-154 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8DY | Walking directions to Best Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 70-72 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 161-167 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8EA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8HX, 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 8HX records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8HX in Milton is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to PO4 8HX, including Mary Rose Academy (Outstanding), Milton Park Primary School and Meon Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO4 8HX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,353 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 8HX 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.