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PO4 8SD

Milton

Portsmouth

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Detailed insights for PO4 8SD

Overview

Postcode PO4 8SD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from PO4 8SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Milton near PO4 8SD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 8SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton
1 mi

Portsmouth and Southsea

N/A

Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 8SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Milton Park
0.5 miKingston Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground
0.4 miLime Tree ParkSmallWalking directions to Lime Tree Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,132.5 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
134
42.54%
Other White
53
16.83%
Indian
49
15.56%
African
18
5.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.44%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
51.79%
No qualifications
33
13.15%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.18%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
48.7%
Other social rented
47
30.52%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.04%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.9%
Owns outright
4
2.6%
Total households: 154

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 8SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 8SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2026Flat 9, Frensham Court, Frensham Road, Southsea, PO4 8AQFlatsLeasehold£125,000
15 Dec 2025Flat 4, Frensham Court, Frensham Road, Southsea, PO4 8AQFlatsLeasehold£212,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 18, Frensham Court, Frensham Road, Southsea, PO4 8AQFlatsLeasehold£170,000
23 Apr 2025Flat 7, Frensham Court, Frensham Road, Southsea, PO4 8AQFlatsLeasehold£145,000
27 Feb 202679, Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£424,000

Schools

In the PO4 8SD postcode area, located within Milton, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 8SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDevonshire Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryFernhurst Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPenbridge Infant School & NurseryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 8SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidlGoldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, PO4 8BUWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miKwiki Mart163 Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, PO4 8BJWalking directions to Kwiki Mart
0.1 miAldiFratton Way, Portsmouth, PO4 8SHWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco ExtraFratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodDevonshire Square, Southsea, PO4 0JJWalking directions to The Co-operative 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 8SD, 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 Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 8SD

Is PO4 8SD (Milton) safe?

The area around PO4 8SD 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 8SD?

The median sale price around PO4 8SD 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 8SD?

There are 20 schools close to PO4 8SD, including Devonshire Infant School (Good), Fernhurst Junior School (Good) and Penbridge Infant School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 8SD?

The closest station to PO4 8SD is Fratton, about 360 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 8SD?

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

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