Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

STATION STREET, PO1 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION STREET, PO1 1BE.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO1 1BE 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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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO1 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PO1 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Station Street, 0.5km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO1 1BE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.

Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PO1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00174470 (shared with 762 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 1BE. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean24.6%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near PO1 1BE are high at 164 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 offences652
Shoplifting313
Anti-social behaviour278
Public order181
Criminal damage and arson98

school Local Schools

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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.2 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.2 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

Good601 pupils0.5 km
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Boots0.3 km
  • BP Fresh & Local0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.1 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.8 km
  • The Painter's Arms0.5 km
  • The Royal Standard0.3 km
  • Wiggle0.2 km
  • The Dockyard0.4 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.2 km
  • German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.5 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.4 km
  • Royal Albert Day Centre0.9 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.8 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.2 km
  • Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.8 km
  • Tesco Portsmouth Superstore0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.8 km
  • Lees0.7 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight0.8 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.2 km
  • Hamilton House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.2 km
  • Fratton1.1 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Civic Offices0.2 km
  • St. Lukes Church0.2 km
  • St. Lukes Church0.2 km