Postcode PO5 4FG is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens 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 208.2 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 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Somers Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 92.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from PO5 4FG.
Somers Town near PO5 4FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £146,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £215,000 |
10 years price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO5 4FG postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.