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PO4 8PS

Edgeware Road

Milton

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Detailed insights for PO4 8PS

Overview

Postcode PO4 8PS 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Milton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Milton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Milton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from PO4 8PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Milton near PO4 8PS 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 8PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 8PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Milton Park
0.4 miTamworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Tamworth Park
0.4 miLime Tree ParkSmallWalking directions to Lime Tree Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
13,195.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.87(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-46%)
Vehicle crime
5.31(+43%)
Public order
4.64(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
87.01%
Other White
22
6.21%
Bangladeshi
5
1.41%
Other
5
1.41%
African
4
1.13%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
35.38%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.77%
No qualifications
41
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
43.8%
Owns outright
59
43.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.95%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Social rents from council
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

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 8PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202622, Edgeware Road, Southsea, PO4 8PTTerracedFreehold£342,500
03 Oct 202526, Edgeware Road, Southsea, PO4 8PTTerracedFreehold£300,000
19 Aug 202518, Edgeware Road, Southsea, PO4 8PTTerracedFreehold£305,000
01 Sept 202520, Bonchurch Road, Southsea, PO4 8RZTerracedFreehold£268,000
17 Apr 202671, Bonchurch Road, Southsea, PO4 8RYTerracedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the PO4 8PS postcode area, located within Milton, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 8PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMeon Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMeon Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryMiltoncross AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 8PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier62 Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NLWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miMoorhouse NewsMeon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NNWalking directions to Moorhouse News
0.3 miLondis70-72 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JPWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miWinter Road News161 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DRWalking directions to Winter Road News
0.4 miTesco Express133,135,137 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QZWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8PS, 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 017FE01017101
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 8PS

Is PO4 8PS (Milton) safe?

The area around PO4 8PS records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8PS?

The median sale price around PO4 8PS 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 8PS?

There are 18 schools close to PO4 8PS, including Meon Junior School (Good), Meon Infant School (Requires improvement) and Miltoncross Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 8PS?

The closest station to PO4 8PS is Fratton, about 1,154 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8PS?

PO4 8PS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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