PO4 0AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Orchard Road, 0.5km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £264k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00179941 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AB.
438
30
£ 46,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO4 0AB is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 53% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0AB. The average age is 30.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 292,500
12 sales · Mean £ 297,000
Flat
£ 177,500
2 sales · Mean £ 177,500
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0AB is moderate at 70 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
Priory School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Fernhurst Junior School
Devonshire Infant School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Krazy Kaves0.5 km
- Pretoria News0.7 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Tesco Fratton Extra0.6 km
- Winter Road News0.8 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.8 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.9 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.9 km
- Leopold Tavern1.0 km
- Lord John Russell1.0 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Pompey Chimes0.7 km
- Bodrum Restaurant0.9 km
- Bubble And Pho0.9 km
- Hunter Gatherer Coffee1.0 km
- It's Mustard1.0 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.9 km
- Asda0.4 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Curry Leaf0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Wok And Chips0.8 km
- Emerald Lake City1.0 km
- Ken's Kebab And Speedy Pizza1.0 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hamilton House0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.1 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.2 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue0.1 km
- Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
- Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40AB · Data under Open Government Licence