Merthyr Avenue, Drayton, Portsmouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO6 2AR, PO6 2AS.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Merthyr Avenue, Drayton, Portsmouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £595,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £502,500. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Merthyr Avenue range from £435,000 to £595,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merthyr Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merthyr Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £502,500 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £550,000 | 12 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Merthyr Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Merthyr Avenue PO6 2AR | 12 May 2026 | £595,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Merthyr Avenue PO6 2AS | 26 Nov 2024 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Merthyr Avenue PO6 2AR | 12 Dec 2023 | £505,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Merthyr Avenue PO6 2AR | 11 Oct 2023 | £482,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Merthyr Avenue PO6 2AR | 31 Mar 2023 | £565,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Merthyr Avenue PO6 2AS | 30 Nov 2021 | £528,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Merthyr Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Junior School 359 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Springfield School 1,133 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Court Lane Infant Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Court Lane Junior Academy 474 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Solent Infant School 269 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Portsdown Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Purbrook Park School 921 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Highbury Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Cosham station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Hilsea station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Bedhampton station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The George (W-bound, Unamed Slip Road) 4 min walk
- Penarth Avenue (E-bound, Havant Road) 5 min walk
- Shops (E-bound, Havant Road) 5 min walk
- Carshalton Avenue (W-bound, Havant Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Drayton Surgery
280 Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth · 0.3 mi - Vine Medical Group
Forest End Site, Forest End, Waterlooville · 2.1 mi - Blossom Health
82 Park Lane, Bedhampton, Havant · 2.5 mi - Kirklands Surgery
111 Copnor Road, Copnor, Portsmouth · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Drayton · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Tregaron Avenue Cosham · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Cosham · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Cosham Superstore · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Drayton Prime Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Lalys Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- H J Everett · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Bupa Dental Care · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 782 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,855 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Portsmouth with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merthyr Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 85.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51% | 39.4% |
| No religion | 39% | 47.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.2% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.7% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 47.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.5% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.6% | 20.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 30.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.7% | 5.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Portsmouth.
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