Area Report
Last updated 23 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Portsmouth: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PO4 9QD.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 24 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 36 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Craneswater Junior School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
22crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 1 hospital, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Cemetery (6.7 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
44shops & libraries
- 38 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, The Southern Co-operative, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Southsea — 0.3 mi
In Portsmouth, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Portsmouth, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PO4 9QD.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in PO4.
Average sold price by property type across the PO4 district, 2021–2026.
About PO4 9QD
PO4 9QD scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Craneswater Junior School 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PO4 9QD is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,017 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 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Craneswater Junior School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 22 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
