Postcode PO5 1NY is located in an urban city, within the Central Southsea ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea Fawcett Road area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea Fawcett Road is £54,419 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wimbledon Park.
Southsea Fawcett Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea Fawcett Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southsea Fawcett Road is £54,419 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 1NY.
Southsea Fawcett Road near PO5 1NY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 1 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wimbledon Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| 0.5 mi | Clarendon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Waverley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Waverley Gardens |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Central Southsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £725,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £428,250 | £331 |
| Terraced | 159 | £270,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 21 | £160,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123,000 | £277,500 | £217,500 |
| 2017 | £127,500 | £317,500 | £228,500 |
| 2018 | £140,000 | £268,750 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £146,000 | £453,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | £145,000 | £284,000 | £227,750 |
| 2021 | £149,000 | £290,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £147,000 | £386,500 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £175,000 | £400,000 | £262,500 |
| 2024 | £152,000 | £650,000 | £268,750 |
| 2025 | £145,000 | £433,750 | £269,500 |
| 2026 | £159,000 | £424,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £256 | £230 |
| 2017 | £221 | £229 | £242 |
| 2018 | £249 | £247 | £246 |
| 2019 | £240 | £307 | £242 |
| 2020 | £229 | £242 | £248 |
| 2021 | £238 | £280 | £266 |
| 2022 | £271 | £327 | £302 |
| 2023 | £280 | £310 | £298 |
| 2024 | £279 | £327 | £283 |
| 2025 | £247 | £331 | £290 |
| 2026 | £311 | £323 | £298 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 1NY.
In the PO5 1NY postcode area, located within Southsea Fawcett Road, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 1NY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rainbow Convenience Store | 133,135 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ | Walking directions to Rainbow Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Thai & Asian Foodmart | 173 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW | Walking directions to Thai & Asian Foodmart |
| 0.1 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 111,113 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 183-191 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Cartwright News | 160 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JT | Walking directions to Cartwright News |
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 1NY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Dorrington
Central Southsea - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 1NY records about 143 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 1NY in Southsea Fawcett Road is £262,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO5 1NY, including Southsea Infant School (Good), Craneswater Junior School (Good) and Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 1NY is Fratton, about 944 m away.
PO5 1NY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,545 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 1NY is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Dorrington (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.