PO2 0AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from North End in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Hilsea ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO2 0AY represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00086310 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO2 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO2 0AY.
302
40
£ 44,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO2 0AY — age 40, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0AY. The average age is 40.3. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO2 0AY has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mayfield School
Cliffdale Primary Academy
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Stamshaw Infant Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- 3S Convenience Store0.6 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Beceries1.0 km
- Chichester Stores1.0 km
- City Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Derby Tavern1.0 km
- Lord Chichester1.0 km
- Mother Shipton0.8 km
- Sir John Baker0.9 km
- Thatchers0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Blue Cobra0.7 km
- Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar1.0 km
- Gulshan Indian Food0.6 km
- Nut Cafe0.9 km
- Roberto's0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Cheeky Chicken0.9 km
- Corner Chippy1.0 km
- Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van0.6 km
- De Garden0.7 km
- Golden Chopsticks0.6 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.9 km
- Hilsea1.3 km
- Cosham2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ophir Road0.1 km
- Ophir Road0.1 km
- Mayfield Road0.3 km
- Mayfield Road0.3 km
- Merrivale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20AY · Data under Open Government Licence