Postcode PO5 2HT is located in an urban city, within the St Jude area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year. The median sale price in St Jude is £229,500 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,375 and £338,750. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southsea Common.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,770 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from PO5 2HT.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO5 2HT has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southsea Common | Large | Walking directions to Southsea Common |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Field | Small | Walking directions to Castle Field |
| 0.3 mi | Wimbledon Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £296 per square foot) in St Jude area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,160,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £699,950 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £586,500 | £336 |
| Terraced | 52 | £327,500 | £334 |
| Flats | 111 | £177,000 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £163,000 | £385,000 | £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 | £680,000 | £183,500 | £562,500 | £318,750 |
| 2026 | £699,950 | £175,000 | £727,500 | £370,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £262 | £237 | £253 |
| 2017 | £297 | £267 | £290 | £270 |
| 2018 | £345 | £271 | £299 | £277 |
| 2019 | £288 | £271 | £300 | £305 |
| 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 | £320 | £290 | £357 | £340 |
| 2026 | £344 | £267 | £336 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 2HT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 6, Lennox Road South, Southsea, PO5 2HT | Other | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 18A, Lennox Road South, Southsea, PO5 2HT | Flats | Leasehold | £262,500 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 17, St. Martins House, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2EZ | Flats | Leasehold | £380,250 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Flat 2, Rydal Hall, 40, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2EU | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 5, Holland House, 46, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2FH | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the PO5 2HT postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Mayville High School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Southsea Infant School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO5 2HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 80 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PB | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 71-73 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 77-79 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 32-34 Marmion Road, Southsea, PO5 2EJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 35-37 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO5 2HT, 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 2HT records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around PO5 2HT in St Jude is £229,500 (about £296 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO5 2HT, including Mayville High School, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Southsea Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO5 2HT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,770 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 2HT is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Perry (Liberal Democrats).