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PO4 9RA

Eastern Parade

Eastney and Craneswater

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Detailed insights for PO4 9RA

Overview

Postcode PO4 9RA is located in an urban city, within the Eastney and Craneswater area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Eastney area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastney is £56,396 per year. The median sale price in Eastney and Craneswater is £270,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £367,000. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wimbledon Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Eastney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,294 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Eastney has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Eastney is £56,396 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from PO4 9RA.

Flood risk

Low

Eastney near PO4 9RA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fratton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO4 9RA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Fratton

N/A

Walking directions to Fratton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 9RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWimbledon ParkSmallWalking directions to Wimbledon Park
0.4 miWaverley GardensSmallWalking directions to Waverley Gardens

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
1,317.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.02(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.31(+49%)
Vehicle crime
11.53(+211%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+26%)
Other theft
8.14(+45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
70.91%
Other White
25
11.36%
Bangladeshi
18
8.18%
African
8
3.64%
Irish
6
2.73%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
44.88%
No qualifications
37
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.29%
Other
16
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
41.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
28.68%
Other social rented
20
14.71%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Eastney and Craneswater

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £328
Sales (last 12 months): 141
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £367K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Eastney and Craneswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastney and Craneswater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£640,000£477
Semi-Detached18£620,000£357
Terraced65£280,000£345
Flats54£178,475£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastney and Craneswater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastney and Craneswater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£599,950£150,000£420,000£225,000
2017£695,000£190,000£471,500£236,000
2018£850,000£238,950£482,500£275,000
2019£787,500£196,000£447,500£250,000
2020£762,500£185,000£560,000£266,500
2021£857,500£169,998£500,000£287,500
2022£900,000£168,000£600,000£314,500
2023£1,000,000£185,000£635,000£309,500
2024£693,750£200,000£506,000£302,500
2025£798,500£185,000£430,000£291,000
2026£440,000£165,000£670,000£265,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastney and Craneswater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastney and Craneswater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£242£255£259
2017£375£290£312£259
2018£304£337£299£281
2019£328£305£341£280
2020£335£262£333£293
2021£431£263£369£304
2022£424£301£381£348
2023£504£300£385£321
2024£396£297£351£346
2025£428£279£378£328
2026£472£264£357£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastney and Craneswater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eastney and Craneswater in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 9RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 9RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026Flat 5, Gannet House, 5, Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RAFlatsLeasehold£128,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 7, Gannet House, 5, Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RAFlatsLeasehold£260,000
30 Jun 2026Flat 2, 15, Spencer Road, Southsea, PO4 9RNFlatsLeasehold£182,500
08 Jul 2025Flat 3, 15, Salisbury Road, Southsea, PO4 9QXFlatsLeasehold£190,000
31 Oct 202539, Salisbury Road, Southsea, PO4 9QYTerracedFreehold£830,556

Schools

In the PO4 9RA postcode area, located within Eastney, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PO4 9RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryCraneswater Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableMayville High SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Swithun's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO4 9RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 9RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food251 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSainsbury's Local196-204 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miHighland Express Convenience Store121 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9EYWalking directions to Highland Express Convenience Store
0.4 miCartwright News160 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JTWalking directions to Cartwright News
0.4 miTesco Express183-191 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JPWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

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 9RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Ray Winnington

Eastney and Craneswater - 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
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EastneyE02003546
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 023DE01017070
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 9RA

Is PO4 9RA (Eastney) safe?

The area around PO4 9RA records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PO4 9RA?

The median sale price around PO4 9RA in Eastney and Craneswater is £270,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO4 9RA?

There are 12 schools close to PO4 9RA, including Craneswater Junior School (Good), Mayville High School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PO4 9RA?

The closest station to PO4 9RA is Fratton, about 1,569 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO4 9RA?

PO4 9RA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO4 9RA (Eastney) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO4 9RA is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Ray Winnington (Liberal Democrats).