Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

BERESFORD ROAD, PO2 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERESFORD ROAD, PO2 0BY.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 36, PO2 0BY 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 up 38.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, PO2 0BY represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 38.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00086408 (shared with 4 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 0BY. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 227,375

22 sales · Mean £ 236,661

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

Crime around PO2 0BY is moderate at 72 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 offences365
Shoplifting211
Anti-social behaviour85
Public order79
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.3 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Inadequate300 pupils0.4 km
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.5 km
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The Flying Bull Academy

Good469 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils0.7 km
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Stamshaw Infant Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Penbridge Junior School

Good431 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • The Wonderful Eat0.8 km
  • Bento Box0.7 km
  • Cheeky Chicken0.3 km
  • Copnor Takeaway0.8 km
  • Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • 3S Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Bargain Buys0.3 km
  • Beceries0.8 km
  • Chichester Stores0.5 km
  • City Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Derby Tavern0.6 km
  • Lord Chichester0.4 km
  • Mother Shipton0.8 km
  • Sir John Baker0.3 km
  • Thatchers0.3 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Blue Cobra0.4 km
  • Cafe Connect0.6 km
  • Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • Gulshan Indian Food0.4 km
  • Nut Cafe0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stag Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth0.6 km
  • Hilsea1.9 km
  • Fratton2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beresford Road0.1 km
  • Beresford Road0.1 km
  • London Road0.3 km
  • Balfour Road0.3 km
  • Balfour Road0.3 km