Postcode PO5 4JL 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 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somers Town is £42,585 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the 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 131.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.9% 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 per household in Somers Town is £42,585 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from PO5 4JL.
Somers Town near PO5 4JL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.6 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 0.9 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
| 0.1 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £235,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 22 | £127,750 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £169,000 |
| 2017 | £158,250 | £182,000 |
| 2018 | £159,500 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £176,500 |
| 2021 | £132,500 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £227,500 |
| 2024 | £148,750 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £135,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £232,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £175 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £191 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £255 | £243 |
| 2026 | £262 | £290 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 4JL.
In the PO5 4JL postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 4JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | KS General Store | 124 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PY | Walking directions to KS General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 155,157 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | KS Somers Town Cash & Carry | 9,11 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PR | Walking directions to KS Somers Town Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Somers Town Grocery | 5 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PR | Walking directions to Somers Town Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | St James Convenience Store | 74-78 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to St James 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 4JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Coupland
Charles Dickens - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 4JL records about 132 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 public order.
The median sale price around PO5 4JL in Somers Town is £170,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO5 4JL, including Ark Charter Academy (Requires improvement), Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good) and St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 4JL is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 435 m away.
PO5 4JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 336 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 4JL is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).
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.