Postcode PO5 1RQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Somerstown Community Park.
Southsea Fawcett Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea Fawcett Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 1RQ.
Southsea Fawcett Road near PO5 1RQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
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 1RQ.
In the PO5 1RQ postcode area, located within Southsea Fawcett Road, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 56 Victoria Road North, Southsea, PO5 1PZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Kwiki Mart | 126 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DW | Walking directions to Kwiki Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Southsea Food & Wine | 98 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DN | Walking directions to Southsea Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 155,157,159 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Elm Grove, Portsmouth, PO5 1QR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 1RQ, 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 1RQ records about 153 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 1RQ 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 1RQ, including Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Good), Priory School (Good) and Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 1RQ is Fratton, about 671 m away.
PO5 1RQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,864 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 1RQ 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.