Postcode PO5 2PH is located in an urban city, within the Eastney and Craneswater ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 nearest station is Fratton, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Castle Field.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 2PH.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO5 2PH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Field | Small | Walking directions to Castle Field |
| 0.1 mi | Wimbledon Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| 0.2 mi | Clarendon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Gardens |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Eastney and Craneswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £820,000 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £435,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 78 | £288,500 | £333 |
| Flats | 56 | £183,500 | £275 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £639,975 | £147,500 | £420,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £695,000 | £190,000 | £471,500 | £236,000 |
| 2018 | £850,000 | £238,950 | £482,500 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | £787,500 | £196,000 | £447,500 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £762,500 | £185,000 | £560,000 | £266,500 |
| 2021 | £857,500 | £169,998 | £500,000 | £287,500 |
| 2022 | £900,000 | £168,000 | £600,000 | £314,500 |
| 2023 | £1,000,000 | £185,000 | £635,000 | £309,500 |
| 2024 | £693,750 | £200,000 | £506,000 | £302,500 |
| 2025 | £798,500 | £185,000 | £430,000 | £291,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £212,500 | £435,000 | £291,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £281 | £242 | £267 | £256 |
| 2017 | £375 | £290 | £312 | £259 |
| 2018 | £304 | £337 | £299 | £281 |
| 2019 | £328 | £305 | £341 | £280 |
| 2020 | £335 | £262 | £333 | £293 |
| 2021 | £431 | £263 | £369 | £304 |
| 2022 | £424 | £301 | £381 | £348 |
| 2023 | £504 | £300 | £385 | £321 |
| 2024 | £396 | £297 | £351 | £346 |
| 2025 | £428 | £277 | £378 | £328 |
| 2026 | £352 | £283 | £349 | £339 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 2PH.
In the PO5 2PH postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 2PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | 71-73 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 80 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PB | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0RN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 111,113 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Rainbow Convenience Store | 133,135 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ | Walking directions to Rainbow Convenience Store |
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 2PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Ray Winnington
Eastney and Craneswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 2PH records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2PH in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £270,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO5 2PH, including Mayville High School, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Southsea Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO5 2PH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,116 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 2PH is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Ray Winnington (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.