Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO1 4QH, PO1 4QL, PO1 4QB.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Mar 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £179,923. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% flat, 18% terraced, 6% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Old Commercial Road range from £143,000 to £405,000. 29% of homes sold here were freehold and 71% leasehold.
House prices on Old Commercial Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Old Commercial Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 29% freehold and 71% leasehold across 24 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 13 | £179,923 | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Terraced | 3 | £341,667 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £358,000 | 7 Dec 2018 |
Sold prices on Old Commercial Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 26 Sep 2025 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 400, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 27 Mar 2025 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 381, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QL | 29 Nov 2024 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 406 - 414, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 5 Jun 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 373 - 375, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QG | 28 Dec 2023 | £840,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 8, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 10 Feb 2023 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 4 Nov 2022 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 18 May 2022 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 13 May 2022 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 401J, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QB | 5 Oct 2021 | £111,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat, 406 - 414, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 10 Aug 2021 | £378,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 5, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 8 Jul 2021 | £180,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 2 Feb 2021 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 394A, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 28 May 2019 | £143,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat, 406 - 414, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 17 May 2019 | £325,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 387, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QL | 7 Dec 2018 | £358,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 395, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QL | 17 Nov 2017 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 6 Nov 2017 | £192,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 401M, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QB | 7 Jul 2017 | £129,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 6 Jul 2017 | £169,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 7 Jun 2017 | £161,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 4 Nov 2016 | £177,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 20 Oct 2016 | £182,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road PO1 4QH | 24 May 2016 | £159,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 9, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road | £169,000 (Jul 2017) → £200,000 (May 2022) → £160,000 (Sep 2025) | -5% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 8, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road | £161,000 (Jun 2017) → £200,000 (Feb 2023) | +24% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 3, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road | £192,500 (Nov 2017) → £210,000 (Nov 2022) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 7, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road | £159,000 (May 2016) → £170,000 (May 2022) | +7% over 6 yrs |
| Flat, 406 - 414, Old Commercial Road | £325,000 (May 2019) → £378,000 (Aug 2021) | +16% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 5, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road | £177,000 (Nov 2016) → £180,500 (Jul 2021) | +2% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 4, St Mary's House 404, Old Commercial Road | £182,000 (Oct 2016) → £195,000 (Feb 2021) | +7% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Old Commercial Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Flying Bull Academy 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Madani Academy 71 pupils | Other independent school | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery 668 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School 232 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 1,157 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 237 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Portsmouth Academy 1,203 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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
- Portsmouth & Southsea station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Fratton station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Portsmouth Harbour station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Charles Dickens Birthplace (SW-bound, Mile End Road) 1 min walk
- Prospect Road (N-bound, Mile End Road) 1 min walk
- All Saints Church (N-bound, Commercial Road) 3 min walk
- All Saints Church (S-bound, Commercial Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Unicity Medical Centre
159-161 Commercial Road, Portsmouth · 0.4 mi - Island City Practice
Nutfield Place, Portsmouth · 0.4 mi - Portsdown Group Practice
Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth · 0.5 mi - Derby Road Group Practice
Derby Road Surgery, 27-29 Derby Road, Portsmouth · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Kingston Portsmouth · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Portsmouth Kingston Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Portsmouth Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kingston Portsmouth · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Rj Berry · 0.2 mi
- Lalys Chemists · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Lake Road Health Centre · 0.4 mi
- Hanway Road (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 12.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 75.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 782 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,774 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 40% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 40% | 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 Old Commercial Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 85.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.6% |
Religion
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 47.1% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 39.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 22.8% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 17.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.3% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.2% | 21.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 47.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 59.1% | 30.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.3% | 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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