Postcode PO5 4LQ 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 0.3 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 88.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 306 ft away from PO5 4LQ.
Somers Town near PO5 4LQ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.5 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.1 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 20 | £147,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charles Dickens
In the PO5 4LQ 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 4LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 155,157 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | KS General Store | 124 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PY | Walking directions to KS General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1BS | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Afro Super Store | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Walking directions to Afro Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Somers Road North, Portsmouth, PO1 1SL | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.