Glidden Close Portsmouth
53 addresses across 1 postcode (PO1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30501511.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 30, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Portsmouth costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 70 m away, and Victoria Park (3.8 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Lighthouse Group Practice, about 270 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 296 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2020 | 13 PO1 1LR | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jan 2016 | 24 PO1 1LR | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2014 | 17 PO1 1LR | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (31); Maisonette, not recorded (1). Built: 1967-1975 (27); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Portsmouth in 2026-27: Band D £2,292 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,528 | £1,782 | £2,037 | £2,292 | £2,801 | £3,310 | £3,820 | £4,583 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO1 1LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Portsmouth and Southsea 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Fratton 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Portsmouth Harbour 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clifton Street Fratton | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crasswell Street Multi-Storey Car Park | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 25.6 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 74 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Lighthouse Group Practice | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Somerstown Central (Dental Surgery) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Portsmouth South Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,700 m² | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 3.8 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Landport Adventure Playground 2,990 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Landport Community Garden 610 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 7.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, Kingston, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 63 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary, Kingston | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| City of Portsmouth War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church of St Agatha | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Theatre Royal | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Kingston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Former Board of Ordnance Gunwharf, HMS Vernon | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Portsmouth Garrison church | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Long Curtain, King's Bastion and Spur Redoubt | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Portsea Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| South Camber | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| North Camber | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Basin No 1 | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Point | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Stagg Woods | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 53 | 53 |
None of the street's 53 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Portsmouth: see them on the Portsmouth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Ark Charter Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Priory School | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School PO1 1PX | School/college/university | 90 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Stop 'N' Go PO1 1NH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Nicholson Gardens | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| St Edmunds Catholic School PO1 1RX | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Landport Adventure Playground PO1 1RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2019 |
| The Roberts Centre PO1 1HT | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Mustard Seed Ministries Registered Charity PO1 1NP | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy PO1 1FG | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Ian Gibson Court PO5 1DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway PO1 1NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy PO5 4LS | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| PAULINE MACARONS LTD PO1 1PJ | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe Victory PO1 1PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Asda PO1 1SL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Bridge Cafe PO1 1SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Somers Road North (47); On or near Omega Street (30); On or near Bridgeside Close (23); On or near Railway View (19); On or near Murefield Road (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO1 1LR: 53 addresses of 81 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bridgeside Close · Highfield Road · Cottage View · Railway View · Milford Road
All the streets in PO1 and across Portsmouth.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.