Maple Road Portsmouth
5 addresses across 1 postcode (PO5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30501991.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 2).
- 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 Fratton, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Clarendon Gardens, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trafalgar Medical Group Practice, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 372 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £409,500 | £409,500 | £409,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2020 | 1 PO5 2HJ | Semi-detached | £600,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2014 | 3 PO5 2HJ | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2012 | 1 PO5 2HJ | Semi-detached | £409,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2008 | 1 PO5 2HJ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 3 PO5 2HJ | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1995 | 4 PO5 2HJ | Semi-detached | £93,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 168 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (29% of about 1,300 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Owen's Southsea. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO5 2HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fratton 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Portsmouth and Southsea 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Portsmouth Harbour 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Circle Southsea | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Southsea Hoverport | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southsea Common Car Park | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 26.6 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 75.2 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trafalgar Medical Group Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Portsmouth South Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Portsmouth Great Southsea Street, Southsea Cashzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarendon Gardens 5,160 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Southsea Common 36 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,270 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Clarence Ground 2.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Landport Community Garden 610 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Southsea Common, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 200 m south-west. 99 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Common | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 200 m south-west |
| The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Southsea Castle | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Portsmouth Naval War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Lumps Fort and practice battery | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Long Curtain, King's Bastion and Spur Redoubt | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Beach | Beach | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Southsea Beach | Beach | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Canoe Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Point Battery | Beach | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Point | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Stagg Woods | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 Swithun's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Charter Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppermount House PO5 2EQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2018 |
| The Jolly Sailor PO5 2EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Agora Restaurant PO5 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Sherlock's Bar PO5 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Royal Bengal PO5 3PS | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Farfarout PO5 3PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home PO5 2EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| The Fisherman's Kitchen PO5 2EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Sant-Yago PO5 2EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Peperoncino Italia & Sapori PO5 2EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Mooboo PO5 3PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Hong Kong Charlies PO5 3PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local PO5 3PP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| The Southsea Village PO5 3PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Monarch PO5 3PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 104 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Palmerston Road (155); On or near Clarence Parade (85); On or near Clarence Road (52); On or near The Circle (11); On or near Malvern Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Fisherman's Kitchen (Mobile) (mobile caterer, PO5 2EE) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO5 2HJ: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Circle · Lennox Road South · The Circle · Lennox Road North · Auckland Road East · Freestone Road · Villiers Road · The Vale · Ravenswood Gardens · Victoria Road South · Brandon Road · Chester Place
All the streets in PO5 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.