Is PO4 8AB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

1047 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PO4 8AB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
349
Anti-social behaviour
148
Public order
120
Shoplifting
118
Criminal damage & arson
66
Other theft
59
Drugs
52
Vehicle crime
48

House prices

£251,220

Average price in Portsmouth (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.3% year on year.

Terraced
£275,644
Semi-detached
£349,827
Detached
£518,657
Flat / maisonette
£166,320

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PO4 8AB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PO4 8AB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PO4 8AB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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