Postcode PO5 1AE is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Fratton West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year. The median sale price in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £229,375. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 67.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fratton West is £33,666 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from PO5 1AE.
Fratton West near PO5 1AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.2 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 24 | £135,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £164,500 |
| 2017 | £158,250 | £182,000 |
| 2018 | £159,500 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £176,500 |
| 2021 | £132,500 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £227,500 |
| 2024 | £148,750 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £134,500 | £231,250 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £176 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £189 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £252 | £242 |
| 2026 | £273 | £276 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 1AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 11, Hollinsworth House, Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0EF | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 34 - 36, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BX | Other | Leasehold | £324,999 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 6A, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BX | Terraced | Freehold | £316,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 55A, Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 21, Froddington Road, Southsea, PO5 4LB | Terraced | Freehold | £207,000 |
In the PO5 1AE postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Priory School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
Priory School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Penbridge Infant School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. | |
Penbridge Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2013
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO5 1AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Hungarian Traditional Food Store | 79 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DB | Walking directions to Hungarian Traditional Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | H R News | 68 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DN | Walking directions to H R News |
| 0.2 mi | Maya Delicatessen | 112-116 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ | Walking directions to Maya Delicatessen |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO5 1AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Coupland
Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 1AE records about 208 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PO5 1AE in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO5 1AE, including Priory School (Good), Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good) and Penbridge Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO5 1AE is Fratton, about 261 m away.
PO5 1AE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO5 1AE is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).