PO2 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.5km from Stamshaw in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
Within the PO2 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00086410 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, PO2 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, PO2 0BH.
287
37
£ 49,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO2 0BH 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 37, PO2 0BH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0BH. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO2 0BH is moderate at 86 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
The Flying Bull Academy
New Horizons Primary School
Stamshaw Infant Academy
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Mayfield School
Manor Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Tesco Portsmouth Road Express1.0 km
- Widley Wine Store0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Afro Cart Foods0.5 km
- Danny Mart0.9 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Best Kebab House0.8 km
- Indian Cottage0.7 km
- Porto Grill A Taberna0.7 km
- Clock Cafe0.4 km
- Dewan's0.6 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Excell Fish Bar1.0 km
- Shalimar Takeaway0.7 km
- Chinese Tea0.3 km
- Fresh Roast Pots0.9 km
- German Grill Burgers And Shakes0.7 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- BOSCAS Club0.5 km
- British Queen Public House0.5 km
- Ferry House Lodge0.8 km
- George And Dragon0.5 km
- The Blue Anchor0.1 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl0.0 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.1 km
- M A Foods0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.3 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.0 km
- Hilsea2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chichester Road0.1 km
- London Road0.2 km
- Kingston Crescent0.2 km
- North End Junction0.2 km
- Kingston Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20BH · Data under Open Government Licence