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PO4 8RN

Priory Crescent

Milton

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Detailed insights for PO4 8RN

Overview

Postcode PO4 8RN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from PO4 8RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Milton near PO4 8RN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 8RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
3,840.9 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
215
77.62%
Other White
21
7.58%
African
10
3.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.17%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
34.05%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.4%
No qualifications
39
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
37.68%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.19%
Other social rented
24
17.39%
Owns outright
20
14.49%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.07%
Total households: 138

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 8RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202540, Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£473,000
08 Apr 20267, Vernon Mews, Southsea, PO4 8SJTerracedFreehold£288,000
13 Feb 2026275, Milton Road, Southsea, PO4 8PQTerracedFreehold£280,000
27 May 20262, Charlotte Terrace, Southsea, PO4 8BGFlatsLeasehold£210,000
13 Mar 2026211, Milton Road, Southsea, PO4 8PHTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMary Rose AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMeon Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier62 Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NLWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miMoorhouse NewsMeon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NNWalking directions to Moorhouse News
0.2 miWinter Road News161 Winter Road, Southsea, PO4 8DRWalking directions to Winter Road News
0.2 miTesco Express133,135,137 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTesco ExtraFratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FAWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 8RN, 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 8RN

Is PO4 8RN (Milton) safe?

The area around PO4 8RN 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 8RN?

The median sale price around PO4 8RN 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 8RN?

There are 19 schools close to PO4 8RN, including Wimborne Primary School (Good), Mary Rose Academy (Outstanding) and Meon Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 8RN?

The closest station to PO4 8RN is Fratton, about 981 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8RN?

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

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