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PO2 7BN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PO2 7BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO2 7BN is a postcode in Charles Dickens, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO2 7BN, then scores the surrounding small area 22/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO2 7BN are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO2 7BN is based on Portsmouth 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,010 residents, 6,947 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 20% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 64% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PO2 7BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £235k from 102 rolling sales, up 2.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO2 7BN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO2 7BN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO2 7BN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 470 HMO licences, 55 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO2 7BN
Is PO2 7BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 22/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO2 7BN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO2 7BN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO2 7BN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO2 7BN?
LocaleIQ matched PO2 7BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO2 7BN?
The latest median sold price is £235k based on 102 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO2 7BN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 470 HMO licences, 55 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.