PO1 1EZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Landport in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO1 1EZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 (162 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 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00174470 (shared with 762 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO1 1EZ.
243
35
£ 0 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO1 1EZ 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 1EZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO1 1EZ. 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
Economic Activity
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 1EZ are high at 162 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
St Edmund's Catholic School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Priory School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Royal Palki0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Efes Kebab0.9 km
- Kingdom Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Maeme's0.9 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Fratton Food Store0.9 km
- Adam Food0.9 km
- K S General Stores0.8 km
- Knock Door Shop0.8 km
- KS Somerstown Cash And Carry0.9 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hamilton House1.0 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Electric Arms0.8 km
- The Painter's Arms0.2 km
- Astoria0.6 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- King's Cafe And Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Lady Janes0.8 km
- Neha's Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.1 km
- German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.2 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.6 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Superstore0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.4 km
- Fratton1.2 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Canberra House0.2 km
- Canberra House0.2 km
- City Shops South0.2 km
- Station Street0.2 km
- City Shops North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO11EZ · Data under Open Government Licence