Postcode PO5 4BY is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Somers Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somers Town is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Somers Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Somers Town is £32,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 4BY.
Somers Town near PO5 4BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.8 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 0.8 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 86 | £179,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £461,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Thomas
In the PO5 4BY postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 4BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 88 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | St James Convenience Store | 74-78 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to St James Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Webbies | St Pauls Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4AA | Walking directions to Webbies |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2LX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Somers Town Grocery | 5 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PR | Walking directions to Somers Town Grocery |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.