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PO4 9XS

Clocktower Drive

Eastney and Craneswater

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Detailed insights for PO4 9XS

Overview

Postcode PO4 9XS is located in an urban city, within the Eastney and Craneswater ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Eastney area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.1 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 Eastney is £56,396 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bransbury Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Eastney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Eastney has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 62 ft away from PO4 9XS.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastney near PO4 9XS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO4 9XS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park
0.5 miBransbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Bransbury Park

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
2,506 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.2(-14%)
Public order
5.91(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-57%)
Vehicle crime
4.73(+27%)
Other theft
3.55(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
80.57%
Other White
15
7.11%
Bangladeshi
7
3.32%
Other
5
2.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.42%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
53.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.37%
No qualifications
18
9.68%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
56.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.55%
Owns with a mortgage
20
17.24%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Eastney and Craneswater

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £360K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Eastney and Craneswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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
Detached2£820,000£418
Semi-Detached17£435,000£364
Terraced78£288,500£333
Flats56£183,500£275

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£639,975£147,500£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£212,500£435,000£291,000
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£281£242£267£256
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£277£378£328
2026£352£283£349£339
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 9XS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO4 9XS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 2025Flat 7, The Armoury, Clocktower Drive, Southsea, PO4 9XTFlatsLeasehold£295,000
07 Jul 20257, Churchill Square, Southsea, PO4 9XLFlatsLeasehold£645,000
19 Feb 2025Flat 5, Teapot Row, Clocktower Drive, Southsea, PO4 9YAFlatsLeasehold£685,000
27 Mar 202611, Cromwell Road, Southsea, PO4 9PNTerracedFreehold£235,000
25 Nov 202533, Kassassin Street, Southsea, PO4 9PTTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the PO4 9XS postcode area, located within Eastney, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO4 9XS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCumberland Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMilton Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryWimborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO4 9XS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO4 9XS
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
0.3 miTesco Express106A Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 9HZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miEastney Mini Market129 Eastney Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8DZWalking directions to Eastney Mini Market
0.4 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 9XS, 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 023BE01017068
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO4 9XS

Is PO4 9XS (Eastney) safe?

The area around PO4 9XS records about 49 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PO4 9XS?

The median sale price around PO4 9XS in Eastney is £270,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO4 9XS?

There are 11 schools close to PO4 9XS, including Cumberland Infant School (Good), Milton Park Primary School and Wimborne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO4 9XS?

PO4 9XS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,900 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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