Postcode PO6 3AU is located in an urban city, within the Cosham ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Paulsgrove West & Port Solent area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Paulsgrove West & Port Solent is £60,934 per year. The nearest station is Cosham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cosham Park.
Paulsgrove West & Port Solent has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Paulsgrove West & Port Solent has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Paulsgrove West & Port Solent is £60,934 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from PO6 3AU.
Paulsgrove West & Port Solent near PO6 3AU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cosham Park | Small | Walking directions to Cosham 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 3AU.
In the PO6 3AU postcode area, located within Paulsgrove West & Port Solent, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO6 3AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Northern Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3DN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Widley Grocery Food & Drink | 53 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3AX | Walking directions to Widley Grocery Food & Drink |
| 0.1 mi | Widley Express | 87 High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3AZ | Walking directions to Widley Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 16 High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3BZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Good Deal | 8B High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3BZ | Walking directions to Good Deal |
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 3AU, 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 3AU records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 PO6 3AU in Paulsgrove West & Port Solent is £307,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO6 3AU, including Portsdown Primary School (Good), Medina Primary School (Good) and Court Lane Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO6 3AU is Cosham, about 345 m away.
PO6 3AU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,443 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 3AU 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.