Area Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO1 postcode area.

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Population

32,278

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

PO1 has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

home £315,525 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO1 is a postcode district in Portsmouth, South East, covering 902 active and 687 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO1 (18%) is characterised by a deprived urban area with significant social housing and lower incomes, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO1 are around £315k, down 6.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO1 at 728 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 36, PO1 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 PO1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences8870
Shoplifting3076
Anti-social behaviour2377
Public order2244
Criminal damage and arson1460

school Local Schools

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Bay House School

Requires Improvement2177 pupils
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Haven Early Years Centre

Outstanding150 pupils
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Crofton Anne Dale Junior School

Good363 pupils
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Wallisdean Junior School

Good217 pupils
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Uplands Primary School

Good314 pupils
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Redlands Primary School

Outstanding314 pupils
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Wallisdean Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils
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Mill Rythe Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • R A Tier & Son
  • Kwiki Mart
  • Rowlands Pharmacy
  • Sweets 4 U
  • T And S News (Best One)
  • + 93 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Ibis Portsmouth Centre
  • Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard Hotel
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd.
  • Holiday Inn
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

64 nearby
  • Fleet
  • Pryzm
  • The Isambard Kingdom Brunel - J D Wetherspoon
  • Barley Mow
  • Caribou Inn
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

148 nearby
  • Boathouse No.7
  • Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth
  • Costa Coffee
  • Haven Cafe (The Lounge)
  • Mary Rose Cafe
  • + 143 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket
  • Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons Victory Retail Park
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Candy Floss
  • Charlies Do-Nut Bar
  • Dolphin Fish Bar
  • Ferry Beach Kiosk
  • Admirals Fish And Chips And Kebabs
  • + 55 more