PO1 1DN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Portsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO1 1DN 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 (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PO1 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00179961 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO1 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO1 1DN.
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20
£ 0 /yr
4%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO1 1DN 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.
Area Character
PO1 1DN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO1 1DN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO1 1DN are high at 190 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.
school Local Schools
Ark Charter Academy
St Edmund's Catholic School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Argos0.5 km
- Boots0.3 km
- BP Fresh & Local0.7 km
- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.3 km
- Oasis News1.0 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Painter's Arms0.6 km
- The Royal Standard0.2 km
- Wiggle0.2 km
- The Dockyard0.3 km
- The Guildhall Village0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.4 km
- German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.5 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.6 km
- Taco Bell Portsmouth0.5 km
- Tropics (Urban Metro Gym Ltd)0.6 km
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Po Young Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Sam's Chicken0.5 km
- Ali's0.1 km
- Nosh Box0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.2 km
- The George Hotel0.9 km
- Ship Leopard Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.1 km
- Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.8 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Superstore0.4 km
- Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth0.7 km
- Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.2 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.2 km
- Fratton1.4 km
Bus Stops
- City Shops South0.1 km
- City Shops South0.1 km
- City Shops South0.1 km
- City Shops South0.1 km
- Victoria Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO11DN · Data under Open Government Licence