Postcode PO5 1LS is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Somers Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somers Town is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Somers Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Somers Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Somers Town is £32,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 1LS.
Somers Town near PO5 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.6 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.3 mi | Britannia Park | Small | Walking directions to Britannia Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 86 | £179,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £461,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Thomas
In the PO5 1LS postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 1LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mediterrean Supermarket | 111-113 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, PO5 1LH | Walking directions to Mediterrean Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Afro Cart Foods | 80A Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LN | Walking directions to Afro Cart Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Okey Oriental Supermarket | 104,106 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LP | Walking directions to Okey Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | The Package Free Larder | 76 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LN | Walking directions to The Package Free Larder |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 100,102 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.