PO2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PO2 district covers North End East, Alexandra Park, Hilsea. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in PO2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from PO2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Southampton: 61 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in PO2
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School · PO2 9AX · Good (2024) · Bottom 43% in England
- Gatcombe Park Primary School · PO2 0UR · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
- King's Academy College Park (Infant) · PO2 0NT · Good (2023)
- King's Academy College Park (Junior) · PO2 0NT · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 6% in England
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) · PO2 9NJ · Good or better in every area (2024)
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) · PO2 9NE · Good (2023) · Bottom 5% in England
- Mayfield School · PO2 0RH · Inadequate (2022)
- New Horizons Primary School · PO2 7JB · Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- Penbridge Junior School · PO2 7RW · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
- Stamshaw Infant Academy · PO2 8NW · Remains Good (2023)
- Stamshaw Junior School · PO2 8QH · Good (2023) · Bottom 9% in England
- The Flying Bull Academy · PO2 7BJ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 2% in England
Secondary schools in PO2
- Mayfield School · PO2 0RH · Inadequate (2022)
- Trafalgar School · PO2 9RJ · Good (2023) · Bottom 18% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PO2
- Dream Catchers Play School North End · PO2 0JG · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Sunbeams Pre School · PO2 0RH · Good (Ofsted)
- Twinkle Star Nursery · PO2 0AD · Good (Ofsted)
- Carousel Nursery School · PO2 8ND · Good (Ofsted)
- Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited · PO2 9HQ
- St Nicholas Preschool · PO2 0NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Stubbington Lodge · PO2 0HP · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Top Tots Day Nursery MLC Limited · PO2 9QA · Good (Ofsted)
- Apple Tree Day Nursery · PO2 9SD · Good (Ofsted)
- Parade Community Preschool · PO2 9NE · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PO2
- Portsdown Group Practice · PO2 8AL
- Derby Road Group Practice · PO2 8HP
Neighbourhoods in PO2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PO2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North End East | 21% | £245k | Very high | 5 min |
| Alexandra Park | 17% | £280k | Average | 5 min |
| Hilsea | 16% | £279k | High | 7 min |
| Landport | 15% | £225k | Very high | 7 min |
| North End West & Whale Island | 15% | £218k | High | 6 min |
| Fratton North | 13% | £225k | Low | 6 min |
| Anchorage Park & Copnor | 2% | £275k | Very high | 16 min |
Questions
Where is the PO2 postcode?
PO2 covers 9 neighbourhoods in North End East, Alexandra Park, Hilsea, with 751 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PO2?
The typical home price across PO2's neighbourhoods is £245k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PO2?
12 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a PO2 postcode.
How long is the commute from PO2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Southampton 61 minutes.