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PO4 9UB

Horse Sands Close

Eastney and Craneswater

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Detailed insights for PO4 9UB

Overview

Postcode PO4 9UB 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 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Eastney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,498 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Eastney has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO4 9UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastney near PO4 9UB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
12,949.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.14(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-64%)
Other theft
3.85(-31%)
Vehicle crime
3.3(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
66.43%
Other White
66
23.57%
African
10
3.57%
Caribbean
4
1.43%
Other
4
1.43%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.49%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.28%
No qualifications
35
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
69.03%
Owns outright
17
15.04%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.04%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 9UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 9UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026127, Ferry Road, Southsea, PO4 9UDTerracedLeasehold£360,000
22 Aug 202560 - 76, Ferry Road, Southsea, PO4 9UDFlatsLeasehold£165,000
09 Feb 2026Flat 12, Solent Heights, Horse Sands Close, Southsea, PO4 9UQFlatsLeasehold£210,000
01 Dec 202522, Ferry Road, Southsea, PO4 9UAFlatsLeasehold£225,000
06 Oct 20257, Eastlake Heights, Horse Sands Close, Southsea, PO4 9UETerracedLeasehold£465,000

Schools

In the PO4 9UB postcode area, located within Eastney, there are 4 primary and 0 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 9UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryMilton Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMeon Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMeon Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO4 9UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 9UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEastney Convenience Store5-7 Fort Cumberland Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9LGWalking directions to Eastney Convenience Store
0.4 miThe Larder294 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8LQWalking directions to The Larder

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 9UB, 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 023EE01017074
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 9UB

Is PO4 9UB (Eastney) safe?

The area around PO4 9UB records about 52 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PO4 9UB?

The median sale price around PO4 9UB 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 9UB?

There are 4 schools close to PO4 9UB, including Milton Park Primary School (Good), Meon Junior School (Good) and Meon Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PO4 9UB?

PO4 9UB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,498 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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