Postcode PO5 1SQ 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 high crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 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 14,893 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea Fawcett Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from PO5 1SQ.
Southsea Fawcett Road near PO5 1SQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
| 0.2 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 1SQ.
In the PO5 1SQ postcode area, located within Southsea Fawcett Road, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 1SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | H R News | 68 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DN | Walking directions to H R News |
| 0 mi | Hungarian Traditional Food Store | 79 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DB | Walking directions to Hungarian Traditional Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Southsea Food & Wine | 98 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DN | Walking directions to Southsea Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Kwiki Mart | 126 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DW | Walking directions to Kwiki Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 155,157,159 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1SQ, 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 1SQ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1SQ 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 1SQ, including Priory School (Good), Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 1SQ is Fratton, about 371 m away.
PO5 1SQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,893 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 1SQ 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.