Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

ASHLING LANE, PO2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLING LANE, PO2 0AR.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO2 0AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, PO2 0AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

PO2 0AR is a mixed residential area on Ashling Lane, 0.4km from Buckland in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

For families considering a move, PO2 0AR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00086409 (shared with 5 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 PO2 0AR. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,000

9 sales · Mean £ 127,888

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

Crime around PO2 0AR is above average at 90 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 offences440
Shoplifting218
Anti-social behaviour114
Public order90
Vehicle crime46

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Inadequate300 pupils0.4 km
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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.4 km
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The Flying Bull Academy

Good469 pupils0.4 km
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Stamshaw Infant Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Infant and Nursery School

Good292 pupils0.8 km
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Penbridge Junior School

Good431 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Best Kebab House0.9 km
  • Indian Cottage0.8 km
  • Porto Grill A Taberna0.8 km
  • Clock Cafe0.3 km
  • Dewan's0.5 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Shalimar Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chinese Tea0.2 km
  • Fresh Roast Pots0.7 km
  • German Grill Burgers And Shakes0.6 km
  • Kebabish / Manans Kebab0.2 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Afro Cart Foods0.4 km
  • Danny Mart0.8 km
  • Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket0.2 km
  • Mace Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • BOSCAS Club0.4 km
  • British Queen Public House0.4 km
  • Ferry House Lodge0.7 km
  • George And Dragon0.4 km
  • The Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.2 km
  • M A Foods0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stag Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth0.4 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea2.0 km
  • Fratton2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chichester Road0.0 km
  • London Road0.0 km
  • Kingston Crescent0.1 km
  • Kingston Crescent0.2 km
  • Kingston Crescent0.2 km