PO2 0BX is a mixed residential area on Drayton Road, 0.4km from Buckland in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO2 0BX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, up 38.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00086407 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON ROAD, PO2 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON ROAD, PO2 0BX.
270
36
£ 49,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO2 0BX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO2 0BX's 54% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0BX. The average age is 36.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 202,000
25 sales · Mean £ 201,227
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO2 0BX is moderate at 84 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
New Horizons Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
The Flying Bull Academy
Stamshaw Infant Academy
Mayfield School
Penbridge Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- The Wonderful Eat0.9 km
- Bento Box0.6 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.2 km
- Copnor Takeaway0.8 km
- Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van0.9 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- 3S Convenience Store0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.2 km
- Beceries0.9 km
- Chichester Stores0.6 km
- City Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Derby Tavern0.5 km
- Lord Chichester0.5 km
- Mother Shipton0.8 km
- Sir John Baker0.2 km
- Thatchers0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Blue Cobra0.3 km
- Cafe Connect0.5 km
- Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar0.8 km
- Gulshan Indian Food0.4 km
- Nut Cafe0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- M A Foods0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.5 km
- Hilsea2.0 km
- Fratton2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beresford Road0.1 km
- Beresford Road0.1 km
- London Road0.2 km
- Chichester Road0.2 km
- North End Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20BX · Data under Open Government Licence