Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO1 1BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

930

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

4%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO1 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO1 1BA is a student and graduate zone — average age 20, 47% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO1 1BA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Portsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO1 1BA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 20, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for PO1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00179961 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO1 1BA. The average age is 19.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.2%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

4%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PO1 1BA are high at 179 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences584
Shoplifting316
Anti-social behaviour244
Public order149
Drugs87

school Local Schools

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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.3 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

Good601 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Good437 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • BP Fresh & Local0.8 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.3 km
  • Oasis News1.0 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Painter's Arms0.6 km
  • Royal Maritime Club0.9 km
  • United Services Rugby Club0.5 km
  • The Royal Standard0.2 km
  • Wiggle0.1 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.3 km
  • German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.5 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.6 km
  • Taco Bell Portsmouth0.6 km
  • Tropics (Urban Metro Gym Ltd)0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth0.8 km
  • Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.1 km
  • Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Lees0.9 km
  • Po Young Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sam's Chicken0.5 km
  • Little Coffee Harbour0.8 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The George Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.1 km
  • Hamilton House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.1 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour1.3 km
  • Fratton1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station0.0 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station0.0 km
  • Civic Offices0.1 km
  • City Shops South0.1 km
  • City Shops South0.1 km