Postcode PO6 2RN 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.
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.
Cosham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from PO6 2RN.
Cosham South near PO6 2RN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| 0.7 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Drayton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £567,500 | £347 |
| Terraced | 61 | £315,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £311,250 | £314 |
| Flats | 20 | £152,500 | £292 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 2RN.
In the PO6 2RN postcode area, located within Cosham South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO6 2RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Lonsdale Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 48 Tregaron Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2NE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Mini Stop Kiosk | High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3BD | Walking directions to Mini Stop Kiosk |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Cosham | 3 Portsmouth Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2SG | Walking directions to Premier Cosham |
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 2RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lamara Louise Fudge
Cosham - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO6 2RN 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.
The median sale price around PO6 2RN in Cosham South is £307,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PO6 2RN, including Highbury Primary School (Good), Redwood Park Academy (Outstanding) and City of Portsmouth College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO6 2RN is Cosham, about 770 m away.
PO6 2RN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO6 2RN is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lamara Louise Fudge (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.