Phoenix Square Portsmouth
43 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30501136.
- Energy: 37 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 20, E: 3).
- 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 72% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hilsea, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, John Wesley Gardens, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 34 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Derby Road Group Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
37 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (37). Built: 1950-1966 (32); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (25); rented (private) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (50% of about 860 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
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 18 September 2026 to 16 November 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
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 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 12 low and 1 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO2 9LY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO2 9LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO2 9LU | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 4 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO2 9LU | 100% | 72% | 72% | 0% |
| PO2 9LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO2 9LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hilsea 360,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cosham 896,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Portsmouth and Southsea 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakwood Road Hilsea | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Portsmouth Car Park Pre Book | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 24 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 71.8 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Derby Road Group Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millan Pharmacy London Road | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Taheri Limited | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Alexandra Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Eastern Hampshire Police Investigation Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Portsmouth Northern Parade | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Wesley Gardens 1.1 ha | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 3.5 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.8 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hilsea Lines, a scheduled monument, 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hilsea Lines | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Horsea Island D-Day Landing Craft Maintenance Site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Kingston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxes Forest | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Tipner Point | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Whale Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Portsea Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Baffins Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Portsdown Hill East | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 43 |
34 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar School | Secondary | 11–16 | 290 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| UTC Portsmouth | Secondary | 14–19 | 290 m | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | 300 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | 370 m | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mayfield School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative - Portsmouth Northern Parade PO2 9LU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Mothers Maritime Pantry PO2 9DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Apple Tree Day Nursery PO2 9SD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Caterlink At Trafalgar School PO2 9RJ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Nikki's Sweet Bakes PO2 9PE | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Puffin Pre-School PO2 9PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2018 |
| The Coach And Horses PO2 9SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Spinnaker Lodge PO2 9LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Melted PO2 9RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Melted Events PO2 9RA | Mobile caterer | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Premier Hilsea Market PO2 9RA | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Caterlink At Gatcombe Park Primary Academy PO2 0UR | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Velocity PO2 9LD | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Urban Sweets Portsmouth PO2 9LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Dice Pizza PO2 9LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (50); On or near Howard Road (18); On or near Conan Road (16); On or near Falkland Road (15); On or near Cunningham Avenue (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 53% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 81% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 20% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 57% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 93% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 46% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Falkland Road · Wyllie Road · Matapan Road · Westwood Road · Horsea Road · Eastwood Road · Conan Road · Iachino Avenue · Northwood Road · Northern Parade · Conan Road · Hilsea Crescent
All the streets in PO2 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.