Area Report
Last updated 22 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PO4 9XE.
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.
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
23 rated Good or better within 2 mi · 33 schools in total · IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Cumberland Infant School (Good) — 0.4 mi
16crimes 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. · 16 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
5GP & 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. · 4 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE — 1.0 mi
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 15 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
10green spaces
IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score. · 27.7 ha total — largest park 9.4 ha (0.39 mi away)
Nearest: Cockleshell Community Sports Club — 0.3 mi
32supermarkets
32 supermarkets within 2 mi — Tesco, The Southern Co-operative, Spar, The Co-operative Group… — nearest 0.2 mi — library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Cumberland Service Station Express — 0.2 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 9XE.
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 9XE
PO4 9XE scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Cumberland Service Station Express about 5 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PO4 9XE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,900 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 7/10).
There are 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Cumberland Infant School (Ofsted: Good), about 8 minutes' walk away.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE, 1.0 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
