Nelson Avenue, North End, Portsmouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO2 8NL, PO2 8NJ.
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At a glance
41 property sales on Nelson Avenue, North End, Portsmouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £263,750. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £201,038. Average sale prices rose from £169,333 in 2016 to £263,750 in 2026 (+56%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 4% below the Portsmouth average of £276,171 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Nelson Avenue range from £147,500 to £292,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 278 streets in Portsmouth with at least two sales in the last year, Nelson Avenue ranks 130th for average price.
House prices on Nelson Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PO2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 49 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 41 | £201,038 | 10 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Nelson Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 10 Apr 2026 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 9 Feb 2026 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 18 Dec 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 8 Oct 2025 | £236,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 20 Jan 2025 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 98, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 6 Dec 2024 | £242,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 25 Oct 2024 | £202,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 11 Oct 2024 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 10 Sep 2024 | £241,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 6 Dec 2023 | £238,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 106, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 2 Oct 2023 | £235,550 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 71, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 24 Apr 2023 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 31 Mar 2023 | £277,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 21 Mar 2023 | £223,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 26 Jan 2023 | £206,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 2 Nov 2022 | £228,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 10 Jun 2022 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 14 Feb 2022 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 22 Jul 2021 | £207,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 22 Feb 2021 | £192,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 16 Feb 2021 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 15 Jan 2021 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 17 Dec 2020 | £187,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 11 Dec 2020 | £174,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 12 Nov 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 5 Nov 2020 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 4 Sep 2020 | £164,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 17 Jan 2020 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 3 Jan 2020 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 28 Nov 2019 | £193,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 19 Sep 2019 | £218,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 19 Jul 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 17 Apr 2019 | £203,321 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 11 Mar 2019 | £179,210 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 27 Feb 2019 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 9 Jan 2019 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 14 Dec 2018 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 9 Nov 2018 | £157,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 29 Oct 2018 | £176,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 26 Oct 2018 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 17 Aug 2018 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 71, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 11 May 2018 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 14 Feb 2018 | £173,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 2 Aug 2017 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 29 Jun 2017 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 16 Dec 2016 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 14 Nov 2016 | £173,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NL | 6 Sep 2016 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Nelson Avenue PO2 8NJ | 16 Mar 2016 | £94,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 57, Nelson Avenue | £190,000 (Feb 2022) → £235,000 (Feb 2026) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 83, Nelson Avenue | £153,000 (Jun 2017) → £210,000 (Jan 2025) | +37% over 8 yrs |
| 44, Nelson Avenue | £187,000 (Dec 2020) → £245,000 (Oct 2024) | +31% over 4 yrs |
| 71, Nelson Avenue | £195,000 (May 2018) → £230,000 (Apr 2023) | +18% over 5 yrs |
| 97, Nelson Avenue | £179,210 (Mar 2019) → £207,500 (Jul 2021) | +16% over 2 yrs |
| 60, Nelson Avenue | £165,000 (Dec 2016) → £200,000 (Jan 2020) | +21% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Nelson Avenue | £94,000 (Mar 2016) → £185,000 (Jan 2020) | +97% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Nelson Avenue | £147,500 (Feb 2019) → £218,500 (Sep 2019) | +48% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Nelson Avenue
Crime
412 crimes were reported within about a mile of Nelson Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 140 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 43 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 36 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Public order | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Nelson Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Portsmouth Flood alert area
- Tipner and Stamshaw Flood alert area
- Hilsea Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Nelson Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Infant Academy 262 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Stamshaw Junior School 289 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 312 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Harbour School 169 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 231 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Mayfield School 1,354 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.5 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) 304 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.6 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
- Hilsea station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Cosham station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Portsmouth & Southsea station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gladys Avenue (SW-bound, Gladys Avenue) 2 min walk
- Gladys Avenue (W-bound, Northern Parade) 2 min walk
- North End Avenue (S-bound, Gladys Avenue) 2 min walk
- Mountbatten Centre (SW-bound, Northern Parade) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Derby Road Group Practice
Derby Road Surgery, 27-29 Derby Road, Portsmouth · 0.4 mi - Portsdown Group Practice
Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth · 0.6 mi - Kirklands Surgery
111 Copnor Road, Copnor, Portsmouth · 1.0 mi - Island City Practice
Nutfield Place, Portsmouth · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Twyford Avenue · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco North End Portsmouth Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Portsmouth Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland North End · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Millan Pharmacy London Road · 0.3 mi
- Lalys Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Lalys Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Maple House Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Hilsea Dentalcare Limited · 0.3 mi
- Stubbington Ave Dental Practice · 0.4 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 710 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,575 |
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 Nelson Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 85.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 1.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 2.6% |
Religion
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 47.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 39.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.6% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.9% | 30% |
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 47.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47% | 43.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.6% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.5% | 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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