Postcode PO5 1LW is located in an urban city, within the St Jude ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea West is £54,476 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Southsea West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southsea West is £54,476 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 1LW.
Southsea West near PO5 1LW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.7 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Clarendon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Waverley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Waverley Gardens |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £303 per square foot) in St Jude area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £935,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £664,975 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £581,500 | £304 |
| Terraced | 50 | £327,500 | £344 |
| Flats | 106 | £175,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £380,000 | £272,750 |
| 2017 | £667,500 | £174,000 | £445,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £472,500 | £175,500 | £420,000 | £276,000 |
| 2019 | £792,500 | £165,750 | £492,500 | £307,750 |
| 2020 | £760,000 | £170,000 | £520,000 | £297,000 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £187,000 | £540,000 | £300,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £188,000 | £525,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | £742,500 | £185,000 | £612,500 | £289,297 |
| 2024 | £504,000 | £183,500 | £543,000 | £341,500 |
| 2025 | £777,500 | £180,000 | £562,500 | £318,750 |
| 2026 | £664,975 | £173,900 | £831,250 | £352,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £261 | £231 | £254 |
| 2017 | £297 | £267 | £290 | £270 |
| 2018 | £345 | £271 | £299 | £277 |
| 2019 | £288 | £271 | £300 | £303 |
| 2020 | £355 | £267 | £307 | £291 |
| 2021 | £352 | £285 | £322 | £316 |
| 2022 | £399 | £310 | £404 | £346 |
| 2023 | £855 | £317 | £381 | £346 |
| 2024 | £201 | £289 | £366 | £338 |
| 2025 | £351 | £290 | £357 | £341 |
| 2026 | £346 | £245 | £330 | £342 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 1LW.
In the PO5 1LW postcode area, located within Southsea West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 100,102 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | Mediterrean Supermarket | 111-113 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, PO5 1LH | Walking directions to Mediterrean Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Afro Cart Foods | 80A Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LN | Walking directions to Afro Cart Foods |
| 0 mi | Okey Oriental Supermarket | 104,106 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LP | Walking directions to Okey Oriental Supermarket |
| 0 mi | The Package Free Larder | 76 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LN | Walking directions to The Package Free Larder |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO5 1LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denise Perry
St Jude - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 1LW records about 174 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO5 1LW in Southsea West is £229,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PO5 1LW, including Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery, Portsmouth High School and Southsea Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 1LW is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,049 m away.
PO5 1LW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,048 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 1LW is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Perry (Liberal Democrats).
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.