About PO1 2LX
PO1 2LX scores 47/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Portsmouth Guildhall Walk Local about 2 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PO1 2LX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,550 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is University of Portsmouth, within a short walk.
There were 124 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LALYS PHARMACY, about 2 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is about 2 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station (Train, about 5 minutes' walk away). There are also 37 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 24 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 20.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Sports Facility (0.11 ha), within a short walk.
There are 56 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Spar, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Portsmouth Guildhall Walk Local, about 2 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 2 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore PO1 2LX on NestScope.