PO5 is a postcode district in Portsmouth, South East, covering 663 active and 320 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PO5 (36%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PO5 are around £257k, down 9.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO5 at 512 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, PO5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PO5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO5 postcode area.
27,934
38
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO5 spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £257k. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Southsea Infant School
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Ark Charter Academy
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Rowlands Pharmacy
- 8DOL Limited
- Afro Cart Foods
- Albert Road Food Store
- Bargain Booze
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Albatross Guest House
- Florence Arms/The Kitchen
- Florence House
- Hamilton House
- Pembroke Park Guest House
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Brewhouse & Kitchen Southsea
- The Scarlet Tap
- Auckland Arms
- Carter And Co.
- Croxton's Kitchen & Tap House
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Agora Restaurant
- Algarve's Grill
- Arepa 2Go Ltd
- Bangerz 'n' Brewz
- Big Bite @ Outside-in Food Court
- + 104 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express
- Great China Oriental Food Store
- Mediterranean Supermarket
- New Kwiki Mart
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Anchor & Sea
- Andre's Food Bar
- Browns Burgers
- Charcoal Grill
- Coffee Cabin
- + 29 more
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