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PO6 2DB

Old College Walk

Cosham

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Overview

Postcode PO6 2DB is located in an urban city, within the Cosham ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Cosham South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cosham South is £65,780 per year. The nearest station is Cosham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Drayton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Cosham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cosham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cosham South is £65,780 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from PO6 2DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Cosham South near PO6 2DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cosham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO6 2DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cosham

N/A

Walking directions to Cosham
0.6 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO6 2DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDrayton ParkMediumWalking directions to Drayton Park

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
5,469.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.39(+34%)
Public order
8.37(+38%)
Other theft
5.76(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-19%)
Burglary
3.66(+41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
85.36%
Other White
25
6.2%
Chinese
11
2.73%
African
7
1.74%
Indian
4
0.99%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
36.45%
Level 3 (A level)
66
22.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.7%
No qualifications
24
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
39.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
19.1%
Other social rented
30
16.85%
Owns outright
25
14.04%
Shared ownership
11
6.18%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Cosham

Median price£307,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £350K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Cosham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,200 up to £756,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cosham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£567,500£347
Terraced61£315,000£290
Semi-Detached42£311,250£314
Flats20£152,500£292

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cosham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£384,250£137,500£265,000£234,250
2017£425,000£134,998£238,750£242,000
2018£429,875£142,500£251,250£246,250
2019£505,000£145,000£257,500£258,750
2020£504,000£142,000£275,000£272,250
2021£475,000£166,000£292,250£273,000
2022£587,500£149,000£305,000£325,000
2023£550,000£158,000£338,500£315,000
2024£511,000£167,000£306,000£306,750
2025£575,000£155,000£335,000£315,000
2026£640,000£158,500£298,060£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£215£221£216
2017£288£238£253£229
2018£286£233£259£251
2019£303£245£262£251
2020£296£232£269£252
2021£316£253£283£269
2022£350£252£315£300
2023£352£253£297£296
2024£336£262£274£285
2025£350£293£314£289
2026£416£249£313£301
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cosham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cosham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 2DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 2DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202514, Old College Walk, Portsmouth, PO6 2DBFlatsLeasehold£198,000
02 Dec 2025192, Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, PO6 2RUTerracedFreehold£300,000
27 May 2025190, Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, PO6 2RUTerracedFreehold£332,000
26 Nov 20255, Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZTerracedFreehold£338,000
26 Aug 20256, Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZTerracedFreehold£334,000

Schools

In the PO6 2DB postcode area, located within Cosham South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO6 2DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHighbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRedwood Park AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusCity of Portsmouth CollegeFurther education

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO6 2DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO6 2DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2UHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miNisa LocalLonsdale Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PXWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food48 Tregaron Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2NEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miMorrisons DailyPortsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miMini Stop KioskHigh Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3BDWalking directions to Mini Stop Kiosk

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,454
Band B£1,696
Band C£1,939
Band D£2,181
Band E£2,666
Band F£3,150
Band G£3,635
Band H£4,362

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO6 2DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lamara Louise Fudge

Cosham - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardCoshamE05002445
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cosham SouthE02003529
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 006DE01017058
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2010-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PO6 2DB

Is PO6 2DB (Cosham South) safe?

The area around PO6 2DB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near PO6 2DB?

The median sale price around PO6 2DB in Cosham South is £307,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO6 2DB?

There are 11 schools close to PO6 2DB, including Highbury Primary School (Good), Redwood Park Academy (Outstanding) and City of Portsmouth College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO6 2DB?

The closest station to PO6 2DB is Cosham, about 804 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO6 2DB?

PO6 2DB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO6 2DB (Cosham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO6 2DB is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lamara Louise Fudge (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.