Rydal Close Portsmouth
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO6), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30500369.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £90,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, 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 Portchester, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portchester Practice, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2015 | FLAT 12, RYDAL HOUSE PO6 4HT | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (84% of about 700 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 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO6 4HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO6 4EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 25 m and 27 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO6 4EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO6 4HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Portchester 367,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cosham 896,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Hilsea 360,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nailsworth Road Paulsgrove | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Hard Interchange Portsmouth | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Port Solent Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 72 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Portchester Practice | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Paulsgrove | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 7 (Dental Surgery) | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Alexandra Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Eastern Hampshire Police Investigation Centre | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Kwiki Mart Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,490 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allaway Avenue Play Area 2,530 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Harbour Allotments 1.2 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fort Southwick See also HAMPSHIRE 500, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Southwick See also HAMPSHIRE 500 | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Fort Southwick See also PORTSMOUTH 500 | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Portchester Castle | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Portsdown Hill East | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Pinsley Coppice | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Bushy Coppice | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Southwick Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Tipner Point | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Pewit Island | Island | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Castle View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Medina Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Portsdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop PO6 4HG | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Greggs Paulsgrove, 179 Allaway Ave PO6 4HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| St Pauls Nursery PO6 4JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Caterlink At St Paul's Catholic Primary School And Nursery PO6 4JD | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Farlington Wrap Around Service PO6 4JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 31 Mar 2025 |
| St Paul's HAF Camp - Premier Sports Bournemouth LLP PO6 4JD | School/college/university | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| CM Sports At St Pauls RC Primary School PO6 4JD | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cross Keys Public House PO6 4EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2019 |
| St Michael And All Angels PO6 4AS | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Bresler House PO6 4DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Allied Pharmacy Paulsgrove PO6 4HG | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Paulsgrove Social Club PO6 4JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2018 |
| Blue Ocean Fish And Chips PO6 4HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Smiles Cafe PO6 4JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Paulsgrove Food Pantry PO6 4JB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 |
| Shoplifting | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bourne Road (107); On or near Marsden Road (53); On or near Rydal Close (34); On or near Allaway Avenue (21); On or near Winchcombe Road (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 76% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Nearby streets
Rydal Close · Nailsworth Road · Birdlip Road · Colesbourne Road
All the streets in PO6 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.