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PO6 2QQ

Magdala Road

Cosham

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Detailed insights for PO6 2QQ

Overview

Postcode PO6 2QQ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cosham Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Cosham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Cosham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from PO6 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cosham South near PO6 2QQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO6 2QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Cosham

N/A

Walking directions to Cosham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO6 2QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCosham ParkSmallWalking directions to Cosham Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
9,729.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
103.62(+1198%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.44(+50%)
Public order
22.47(+270%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
71.93%
Indian
33
11.58%
Other Asian
12
4.21%
Bangladeshi
7
2.46%
Other Black
5
1.75%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
37.92%
No qualifications
44
18.33%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
41.32%
Owns outright
40
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.66%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

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 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20252, Natalie Court, Park Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 2DDFlatsLeasehold£149,995
19 Dec 2025Flat 7, Park Mansions, Magdala Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2QHFlatsLeasehold£155,000
03 Mar 2025Flat 10A, Park Mansions, Magdala Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2QHFlatsLeasehold£148,000
07 Feb 2025Flat 21, Park Mansions, Magdala Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2QHFlatsLeasehold£187,500
10 Oct 202512, Widley Court Drive, Portsmouth, PO6 2QPTerracedFreehold£349,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO6 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCourt Lane Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryCourt Lane Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPortsdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO6 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO6 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCosham Local Stores66 Havant Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RAWalking directions to Cosham Local Stores
0.2 miNisa LocalLonsdale Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PXWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miWidley Grocery Food & Drink53 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3AXWalking directions to Widley Grocery Food & Drink
0.2 miWidley Express87 High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3AZWalking directions to Widley Express
0.2 miIceland1,3 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EJWalking directions to Iceland

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 2QQ, 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 006AE01017055
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO6 2QQ

Is PO6 2QQ (Cosham South) safe?

The area around PO6 2QQ records about 103 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near PO6 2QQ?

The median sale price around PO6 2QQ 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 2QQ?

There are 11 schools close to PO6 2QQ, including Court Lane Infant Academy (Good), Court Lane Junior Academy (Good) and Portsdown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO6 2QQ?

The closest station to PO6 2QQ is Cosham, about 391 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO6 2QQ?

PO6 2QQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,301 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO6 2QQ 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.