Postcode PO5 2RS is located in an urban city, within the St Jude ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea Waverley Road area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 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 Southsea Waverley Road is £55,677 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wimbledon Park.
Southsea Waverley Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea Waverley Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125 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 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southsea Waverley Road is £55,677 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 2RS.
Southsea Waverley Road near PO5 2RS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wimbledon Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| 0.3 mi | Clarendon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Waverley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Waverley Gardens |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £303 per square foot) in St Jude area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £935,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £664,975 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £581,500 | £304 |
| Terraced | 50 | £327,500 | £344 |
| Flats | 106 | £175,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £380,000 | £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 | £777,500 | £180,000 | £562,500 | £318,750 |
| 2026 | £664,975 | £173,900 | £831,250 | £352,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £261 | £231 | £254 |
| 2017 | £297 | £267 | £290 | £270 |
| 2018 | £345 | £271 | £299 | £277 |
| 2019 | £288 | £271 | £300 | £303 |
| 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 | £351 | £290 | £357 | £341 |
| 2026 | £346 | £245 | £330 | £342 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 2RS.
In the PO5 2RS postcode area, located within Southsea Waverley Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 73-75 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 111,113 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Rainbow Convenience Store | 133,135 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ | Walking directions to Rainbow Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 25 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SE | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Thai & Asian Foodmart | 173 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW | Walking directions to Thai & Asian Foodmart |
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 2RS, 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 2RS records about 125 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PO5 2RS in Southsea Waverley Road is £229,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO5 2RS, including Southsea Infant School (Good), St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mayville High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 2RS is Fratton, about 1,140 m away.
PO5 2RS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,450 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 2RS is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Perry (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.