Nelson
A ward in Portsmouth North, home to 15,132 people at the 2021 Census.
This is the ward for your postcode. Postcodes near a ward edge can be placed in the next ward, so pick another ward if this isn't right.
Who represents Nelson
Three councillors sit on Portsmouth City Council for Nelson. The next election here is in May 2027, for one of the three seats.
- Richard AdairLiberal DemocratCllr.Richard.Adair@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
- Steve AndrewsLiberal Democratcllr.steve.andrews@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
- Lee HuntLiberal Democrat. Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Leisure & SportCllr.Lee.Hunt@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Your MP for Portsmouth North is Amanda Martin (Labour), amanda.martin.mp@parliament.uk.
Checked 23 September 2026 against Portsmouth City Council's councillor records. Data provided by Pompey Counts: Nelson ward on Pompey Counts.
What Nelson wants changed
What should CAP work on first? Residents vote on the issues below, plus anything people in Nelson raise that we add to the list. Voting is open until 28 February 2027.
What issues affect you in Nelson?
You'll be able to raise issues here soon. Until then, bring them to the next community assembly.
Tell us in your own words. We read everything. When a few people raise the same thing, we add it to Nelson's vote, and we'll email you when we do.
Nothing has been raised in Nelson yet. Be the first.
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What Portsmouth residents have already said
These are the issues people in Portsmouth put first in two recent surveys. You can vote on all of them. Each one links to the evidence on Pompey Counts.
Big Portsmouth Survey 2025
1,698 people answered. The figure is the share who put it in their top five.
- Feeling safe at home and in your community
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)66% - New homes and jobs on major sites
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)45% - Help for families struggling to make ends meet
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)35% - Better transport and shorter journeys
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)35% - Shorter waits for council housing
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)34%
Portsmouth City Council, fieldwork 16 August to 14 September 2025. An open survey that anyone could fill in, so it shows what the people who took part said, not every resident. Only the top five were published as percentages. Source (opens in a new tab)
Healthwatch Portsmouth: What Matters Most 2026/27
442 people answered. The figure is the share who picked it in their top three.
- Seeing a GP
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)53.6% - Finding an NHS dentist
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)34.4% - A&E and urgent care
The evidence on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab)31.9%
Healthwatch Portsmouth, fieldwork early 2026 (results published 19 May 2026). An open survey that anyone could fill in, mostly answered by people aged 50 and over, so it shows what the people who took part said, not every resident. Source (opens in a new tab)
Everything residents have said, on Pompey Counts (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 November 2026.
Nelson in numbers
Figures from Pompey Counts
How Nelson compares with Portsmouth and England on the 2021 Census.
- Nelson
- Portsmouth
- England
Census 2021. Each row has its own scale, starting at zero. Rankings put the ward with the highest share first, whether that's good or bad. Data provided by Pompey Counts: Nelson on Pompey Counts.
Show these figures as a table
| Measure | Nelson | Portsmouth | England | Rank among 14 wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households deprived in 2+ ways | 24.7% | 19.4% | 18.1% | 3rd highest of 14 wards |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 18.0% | 17.1% | 5th highest of 14 wards |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% | 28.6% | 20.5% | 6th highest of 14 wards |
| Overcrowded households | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3rd highest of 14 wards |
| Residents in bad or very bad health | 5.6% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 3rd highest of 14 wards |
| Adults with no qualifications | 24.3% | 17.4% | 18.1% | 2nd highest of 14 wards |
| Adults with degree-level qualifications | 22.9% | 30.0% | 33.9% | 12th highest of 14 wards |
| Households with no car or van | 35.6% | 30.3% | 23.5% | 4th highest of 14 wards |
Recorded crime
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| Month | Crimes | Antisocial behaviour |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 163 | 17 |
| October 2024 | 175 | 19 |
| November 2024 | 161 | 11 |
| December 2024 | 110 | 17 |
| January 2025 | 144 | 10 |
| February 2025 | 121 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 161 | 15 |
| April 2025 | 178 | 26 |
| May 2025 | 163 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 166 | 31 |
| July 2025 | 197 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 207 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 167 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 162 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 198 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 133 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 155 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 127 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 153 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 175 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 190 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 168 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 192 | 15 |
| August 2026 | 154 | 18 |
Mapped police records only; approximate locations; excludes BTP and unmapped offences. ASB is separate. Rates use Census 2021 residents, not current residents, commuters or visitors. Not a measure of personal risk. Data provided by Pompey Counts, from police.uk street-level records: Nelson on Pompey Counts.
Children in low-income families
DWP/HMRC Children in low income families. Data provided by Pompey Counts: Nelson ward on Pompey Counts.
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