Postcode PO6 3LY is located in an urban city, within the Cosham ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Wymering area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 287 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wymering is £44,052 per year. The nearest station is Cosham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wymering has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Wymering has a very high crime rate, with approximately 287 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wymering is £44,052 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from PO6 3LY.
Wymering near PO6 3LY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO6 3LY.
In the PO6 3LY postcode area, located within Wymering, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO6 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Amigo Shop | Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY | Walking directions to Amigo Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Kwiki Snacks | Peterborough Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3LB | Walking directions to Kwiki Snacks |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Northern Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3DN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Good Deal | 8B High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3BZ | Walking directions to Good Deal |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 1,3 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 3LY, 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 3LY records about 287 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO6 3LY in Wymering is £307,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to PO6 3LY, including Portsdown Primary School (Good), Medina Primary School (Good) and Court Lane Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO6 3LY is Cosham, about 948 m away.
PO6 3LY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,673 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 3LY 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.