Postcode PO6 2LS is located in an urban city, within the Drayton and Farlington ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Cosham South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Drayton Park.
Cosham South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Cosham South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
The average income per household in Cosham South is £65,780 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 49 ft away from PO6 2LS.
Cosham South near PO6 2LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cosham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| 0.8 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Drayton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 (about £354 per square foot) in Drayton and Farlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £583,000 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £405,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 29 | £325,000 | £344 |
| Flats | 25 | £175,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £366,995 | £250,475 | £288,000 | £237,498 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £189,495 | £312,500 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £158,475 | £305,000 | £269,998 |
| 2019 | £505,000 | £165,000 | £319,000 | £270,500 |
| 2020 | £458,750 | £145,000 | £354,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £442,000 | £166,000 | £364,995 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £180,000 | £395,000 | £317,000 |
| 2023 | £531,500 | £180,000 | £393,500 | £324,250 |
| 2024 | £484,350 | £200,000 | £388,750 | £317,500 |
| 2025 | £597,500 | £190,000 | £375,000 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £476,500 | £184,000 | £380,000 | £355,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301 | £362 | £279 | £269 |
| 2017 | £312 | £278 | £289 | £278 |
| 2018 | £313 | £298 | £296 | £290 |
| 2019 | £307 | £247 | £294 | £289 |
| 2020 | £349 | £254 | £303 | £298 |
| 2021 | £350 | £283 | £325 | £314 |
| 2022 | £389 | £293 | £357 | £341 |
| 2023 | £359 | £277 | £360 | £323 |
| 2024 | £363 | £298 | £353 | £328 |
| 2025 | £360 | £316 | £361 | £332 |
| 2026 | £375 | £387 | £356 | £367 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 2LS.
In the PO6 2LS postcode area, located within Cosham South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO6 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 48 Tregaron Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2NE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Farlington | Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1UW | Walking directions to Shell Farlington |
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 PO6 2LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon John Bosher
Drayton and Farlington - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO6 2LS records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around PO6 2LS in Cosham South is £371,000 (about £354 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PO6 2LS, including Redwood Park Academy (Outstanding), Springfield School (Good) and Highbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO6 2LS is Cosham, about 1,181 m away.
PO6 2LS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO6 2LS is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon John Bosher (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.