PO4 0AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Orchard Road, 0.7km from Fratton in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 £293k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00085979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AD.
349
33
£ 46,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0AD 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO4 0AD — age 33, 39% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0AD. The average age is 32.7. 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
Flat
£ 153,750
4 sales · Mean £ 158,125
Terraced
£ 276,500
18 sales · Mean £ 282,972
Semi-Detached
£ 470,000
2 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0AD 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
Fernhurst Junior School
Devonshire Infant School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Priory School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Wimborne Primary School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Milton Park Bowling Association0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Messy Chef0.9 km
- Pompey Chimes0.5 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Bulgarian Shop0.9 km
- Krazy Kaves0.3 km
- Milton Road Service Station0.8 km
- Pretoria News0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.5 km
- The Merchant House0.9 km
- The Milton Arms0.9 km
- The Electric Arms0.8 km
- Froddington Arms0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.6 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Curry Leaf0.6 km
- Ni Hao0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Wok And Chips0.6 km
- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
- Hamilton House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.2 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.4 km
- Portsmouth2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Francis Avenue0.1 km
- Francis Avenue0.1 km
- Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40AD · Data under Open Government Licence