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PO4 8RG

Carisbrooke Road

Milton

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Overview

Postcode PO4 8RG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Milton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 122 ft away from PO4 8RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Milton near PO4 8RG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 8RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 8RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Milton Park
0.4 miLime Tree ParkSmallWalking directions to Lime Tree Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
13,504.7 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
229
80.07%
Other White
16
5.59%
Arab
13
4.55%
Indian
6
2.1%
Bangladeshi
5
1.75%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.35%
Level 3 (A level)
62
25.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.61%
No qualifications
24
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.67%
Owns outright
35
28.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.45%
Shared ownership
2
1.65%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

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 8RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20251, Claydon Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8RJTerracedFreehold£285,000
11 Nov 20254, Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RLTerracedFreehold£450,000
28 Jul 202516, Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RLTerracedFreehold£370,000
27 Apr 202651, Alverstone Road, Southsea, PO4 8RPTerracedFreehold£260,000
30 Sept 202565, Alverstone Road, Southsea, PO4 8RPTerracedFreehold£233,000

Schools

In the PO4 8RG postcode area, located within Milton, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 8RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWimborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMiltoncross AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableMary Rose AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express133,135,137 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWinter Road News161 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DRWalking directions to Winter Road News
0.2 miTesco ExtraFratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miPremier62 Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NLWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCostcutter111,113 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DSWalking directions to Costcutter

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 8RG, 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 8RG

Is PO4 8RG (Milton) safe?

The area around PO4 8RG 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 8RG?

The median sale price around PO4 8RG 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 8RG?

There are 20 schools close to PO4 8RG, including Wimborne Primary School (Good), Miltoncross Academy (Requires improvement) and Mary Rose Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 8RG?

The closest station to PO4 8RG is Fratton, about 844 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8RG?

PO4 8RG 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 8RG (Milton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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