Postcode PO5 4LZ is located in an urban city, within the Charles Dickens area 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 median sale price in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £229,375. 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 89 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 88.6% 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 per household in Somers Town is £42,585 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 234 ft away from PO5 4LZ.
Somers Town near PO5 4LZ 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 £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Charles Dickens area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 24 | £135,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,250 | £164,500 |
| 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 | £134,500 | £231,250 |
| 2026 | £156,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £176 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 |
| 2018 | £295 | £178 |
| 2019 | £291 | £189 |
| 2020 | £279 | £196 |
| 2021 | £246 | £226 |
| 2022 | £260 | £248 |
| 2023 | £241 | £245 |
| 2024 | £242 | £224 |
| 2025 | £252 | £242 |
| 2026 | £273 | £276 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 4LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 28, Denning Mews, Southsea, PO5 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 29, Blackfriars Road, Southsea, PO5 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £254,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 2, Highfield Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1LP | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 6, Rustington House, 4, Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1JU | Flats | Leasehold | £81,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, Rustington House, 4, Upper Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1JU | Flats | Leasehold | £94,500 |
In the PO5 4LZ postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Ark Charter Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
Ark Charter Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Edmund's Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2016. | |
St Edmund's Catholic School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Feb 2016
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO5 4LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Stop 'N' Go Newsagents | 199 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NH | Walking directions to Stop 'N' Go Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Afro Super Store | Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NL | Walking directions to Afro Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 5 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2FT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO5 4LZ, 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 4LZ 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 4LZ in Charles Dickens is £197,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO5 4LZ, including Ark Charter Academy (Good), Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (Good) and St Edmund's Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO5 4LZ is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 461 m away.
PO5 4LZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 89 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 4LZ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Coupland (Reform UK).