Postcode PO5 1AE is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward 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 253.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fratton West is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Fratton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 253.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Fratton West is £32,800 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.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £146,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £215,000 |
10 years price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO5 1AE postcode area, located within Fratton West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.