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PO4 8RY

Bonchurch Road

Milton

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Overview

Postcode PO4 8RY 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
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from PO4 8RY.

Flood risk

No risk

Milton near PO4 8RY 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 8RY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 8RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 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
301
Population density
12,754.2 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
244
81.06%
Other White
16
5.32%
African
13
4.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.99%
Indian
4
1.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
35.86%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.3%
No qualifications
26
10.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
45.24%
Owns outright
39
30.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.76%
Shared ownership
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 8RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202671, Bonchurch Road, Southsea, PO4 8RYTerracedFreehold£340,000
01 Sept 202520, Bonchurch Road, Southsea, PO4 8RZTerracedFreehold£268,000
20 Mar 202648, Velder Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8RTTerracedFreehold£205,000
14 Mar 202536, Velder Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8RTTerracedFreehold£210,000
13 Mar 202622, Edgeware Road, Southsea, PO4 8PTTerracedFreehold£342,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 8RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMiltoncross AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMeon Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMeon Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier62 Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NLWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miMoorhouse NewsMeon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NNWalking directions to Moorhouse News
0.3 miLondis70-72 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JPWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco ExtraFratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
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 8RY, 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 8RY

Is PO4 8RY (Milton) safe?

The area around PO4 8RY 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 8RY?

The median sale price around PO4 8RY 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 8RY?

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

What is the nearest station to PO4 8RY?

The closest station to PO4 8RY is Fratton, about 1,138 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8RY?

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

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