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PO4 8JP

Locksway Road

Milton

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Detailed insights for PO4 8JP

Overview

Postcode PO4 8JP is located in an urban city, within the Milton ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea Prince Albert Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea Prince Albert Road is £62,915 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bransbury Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Southsea Prince Albert Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Southsea Prince Albert Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southsea Prince Albert Road is £62,915 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO4 8JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Southsea Prince Albert Road near PO4 8JP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 8JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 8JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.3 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.3 miMilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Milton Park

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
8,498.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.43(-39%)
Shoplifting
9.99(+25%)
Vehicle crime
7.77(+109%)
Public order
6.66(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
77.99%
African
15
5.6%
Other White
11
4.1%
Other Asian
10
3.73%
Chinese
5
1.87%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
36.49%
No qualifications
37
17.54%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
37.39%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.7%
Owns outright
19
16.52%
Other social rented
17
14.78%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 202550, Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JPTerracedFreehold£242,500
27 Feb 2026107, Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JWTerracedFreehold£341,000
14 Nov 20259, Rosetta Road, Southsea, PO4 8JYTerracedFreehold£250,000
30 Sept 202533, Rosetta Road, Southsea, PO4 8JYTerracedFreehold£215,000
30 Apr 20253, Rosetta Road, Southsea, PO4 8JYTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the PO4 8JP postcode area, located within Southsea Prince Albert Road, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableMary Rose AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryMeon Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMeon Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 8JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis70-72 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miMoorhouse NewsMeon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NNWalking directions to Moorhouse News
0.2 miPremier62 Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NLWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miBest Food and Wine152-154 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8DYWalking directions to Best Food and Wine
0.2 miCo-op Food161-167 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8EAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8JP, 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)Southsea Prince Albert RoadE02003544
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 021BE01017095
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 8JP

Is PO4 8JP (Southsea Prince Albert Road) safe?

The area around PO4 8JP records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PO4 8JP?

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

What schools are near PO4 8JP?

There are 14 schools close to PO4 8JP, including Mary Rose Academy (Outstanding), Meon Junior School (Good) and Meon Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 8JP?

The closest station to PO4 8JP is Fratton, about 1,440 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8JP?

PO4 8JP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,362 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO4 8JP (Southsea Prince Albert Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO4 8JP 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.