Postcode PO5 4LW is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Portsea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.2 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.
Portsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Portsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 245.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Portsea is £45,832 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 230 ft away from PO5 4LW.
Portsea near PO5 4LW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.5 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 1 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Somerstown Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerstown Community Park |
| 0.1 mi | Omega Park | Small | Walking directions to Omega Park |
Based on 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 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 4LW.
In the PO5 4LW postcode area, located within Portsea, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 155,157 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | KS General Store | 124 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PY | Walking directions to KS General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Afro Super Store | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Walking directions to Afro Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2FT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1BS | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
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 4LW, 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 4LW records about 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO5 4LW in Portsea 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 4LW, including Ark Charter Academy (Requires improvement), St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding) and Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 4LW is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 392 m away.
PO5 4LW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,086 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 4LW 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.