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PO4 9GF

Carpenter Close

Milton

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Detailed insights for PO4 9GF

Overview

Postcode PO4 9GF is located in an urban city, within the Milton ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea Prince Albert Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea Prince Albert Road is £62,915 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bransbury Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Southsea Prince Albert Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,340 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Southsea Prince Albert Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44%

Approximately 44.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southsea Prince Albert Road is £62,915 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from PO4 9GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Southsea Prince Albert Road near PO4 9GF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 9GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 9GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.4 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.5 miMilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Milton Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
8,904.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.35(+71%)
Public order
14.27(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-28%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.15(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
80.54%
Other White
24
9.34%
Bangladeshi
5
1.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.95%
Arab
5
1.95%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
31.21%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.18%
Social rents from council
18
12.77%
Owns outright
12
8.51%
Total households: 141

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 9GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 9GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20252, Woodcraft, Carpenter Close, Southsea, PO4 9GFTerracedFreehold£425,000
09 May 20258, Woodcraft, Carpenter Close, Southsea, PO4 9GFTerracedFreehold£425,000
09 May 20254, Woodcraft, Carpenter Close, Southsea, PO4 9GFTerracedFreehold£425,000
09 May 20256, Woodcraft, Carpenter Close, Southsea, PO4 9GFTerracedFreehold£425,000
04 Feb 2026299A - 299D, Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9HBFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the PO4 9GF postcode area, located within Southsea Prince Albert Road, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 9GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCumberland Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMilton Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWimborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 9GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 9GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCorner Stores42a Cromwell Road, Portsmouth, PO4 9PNWalking directions to Corner Stores
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food82-94 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9NFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miTesco Express106A Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 9HZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miEastney Mini Market129 Eastney Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8DZWalking directions to Eastney Mini Market
0.3 miHighland Express Convenience Store121 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9EYWalking directions to Highland Express Convenience Store

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 9GF, 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)Southsea Prince Albert RoadE02003544
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 021DE01017098
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2025-08-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 9GF

Is PO4 9GF (Southsea Prince Albert Road) safe?

The area around PO4 9GF records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PO4 9GF?

The median sale price around PO4 9GF in Southsea Prince Albert Road is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO4 9GF?

There are 13 schools close to PO4 9GF, including Cumberland Infant School (Good), Milton Park Primary School and Wimborne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO4 9GF?

The closest station to PO4 9GF is Fratton, about 1,522 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 9GF?

PO4 9GF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,340 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO4 9GF (Southsea Prince Albert Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO4 9GF 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.