Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AH.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0AH 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.

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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO4 0AH — age 33, 48% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PO4 0AH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Francis Avenue, 0.9km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00085983 (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 PO4 0AH. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Terraced

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 219,166

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

Crime around PO4 0AH is moderate at 55 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 offences291
Shoplifting118
Other theft65
Vehicle crime59
Public order49

school Local Schools

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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.0 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.0 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.3 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.5 km
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Wimborne Primary School

550 pupils0.6 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Cumberland Infant School

Good177 pupils0.9 km
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Craneswater Junior School

Good467 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Milton Park Bowling Association1.0 km
  • Bengal Spice0.8 km
  • Messy Chef0.7 km
  • Pompey Chimes0.5 km
  • Bodrum Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 61 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Bulgarian Shop0.7 km
  • Krazy Kaves0.4 km
  • Milton Road Service Station0.9 km
  • Pretoria News0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 59 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Shepherds Crook0.5 km
  • The Merchant House0.7 km
  • The Milton Arms0.9 km
  • The Three Marines1.0 km
  • Duke Of Devonshire0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Curry Leaf0.5 km
  • Ni Hao0.8 km
  • Ocean City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • + 49 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hamilton House0.7 km
  • Everley Guest House0.8 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.4 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea1.5 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Devonshire Square0.1 km
  • Devonshire Square0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km
  • Francis Avenue0.3 km