Area Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO2 postcode area.

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Population

42,490

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,413 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO2's 55% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £332k.

home £332,472 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO2 is a postcode district in Portsmouth, South East, covering 751 active and 294 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO2 (27%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (16%). A further 15% of the district is made up of an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO2 are around £332k. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO2 at 335 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6236
Anti-social behaviour1499
Public order1163
Criminal damage and arson1110
Shoplifting1012

school Local Schools

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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils
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Aldingbourne Primary School

Good210 pupils
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East Wittering Community Primary School

Good279 pupils
P

North Mundham Primary School

Good196 pupils
P

Sidlesham Primary School

Good138 pupils
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils
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Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good204 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge
  • The Stag Hotel
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Kubus
  • Rowlands Pharmacy
  • Swetas
  • Poundland
  • Shell Bastion Shop
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Alexandra Bowls And Social Club
  • BOSCAS Club
  • British Queen Public House
  • Coach And Horses
  • Derby Tavern
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Nuffield Health And Well Being
  • The Galley
  • A J's Catering
  • Bella Calabria Restaurant
  • Best Kebab House
  • + 39 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • M A Foods
  • Portsmouth Arena Supermarket
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Ali Baba Kebab House And Square Pan Pizza 4 U
  • Alpha Amazing Chinese Takeaway
  • Bento Box
  • Cheeky Chicken
  • Chinese Tea
  • + 44 more