PO2 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Paddington Road, 0.5km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Copnor ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00086090 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PADDINGTON ROAD, PO2 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDINGTON ROAD, PO2 0DU.
267
38
£ 49,300 /yr
48%
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
PO2 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0DU. The average age is 37.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 238,497
26 sales · Mean £ 244,324
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO2 0DU has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Copnor Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Mayfield School
Penbridge Junior School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Cliffdale Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Road Express1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Copnor Road 3310.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- 3S Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Best Kebab House0.8 km
- Cafe 2 U0.8 km
- Cafe Mardin0.8 km
- Delight Cafe0.8 km
- Indian Cottage0.9 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Bossmans Kitchen0.9 km
- Excell Fish Bar1.0 km
- Shalimar Takeaway0.8 km
- Wild Mango0.9 km
- French Doner Kebab Grill And Shake0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Golden Hind0.9 km
- Star And Garter0.5 km
- Copnor Snooker Club0.3 km
- RAOB0.6 km
- The Jolly Taxpayer0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- M A Foods0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth1.0 km
- Hilsea1.7 km
- Fratton2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lord Chichester0.2 km
- Kensington Road0.2 km
- Kensington Road0.2 km
- Lord Chichester0.2 km
- Lyndhurst Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20DU · Data under Open Government Licence