Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0AJ 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.

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

PO4 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PO4 0AJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Francis Avenue, 0.8km from Fratton in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO4 0AJ offers 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00085979 (shared with 5 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 0AJ. 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

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 242,500

11 sales · Mean £ 256,304

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

Crime around PO4 0AJ is moderate at 61 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 offences286
Shoplifting148
Other theft68
Public order57
Vehicle crime51

school Local Schools

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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.1 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.1 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Cumberland Infant School

Good177 pupils0.9 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Milton Park Bowling Association0.9 km
  • Bengal Spice0.8 km
  • Messy Chef0.8 km
  • Pompey Chimes0.5 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Bulgarian Shop0.8 km
  • Krazy Kaves0.3 km
  • Milton Road Service Station0.8 km
  • Pretoria News0.4 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Shepherds Crook0.5 km
  • The Merchant House0.8 km
  • The Milton Arms0.8 km
  • The Electric Arms0.9 km
  • Froddington Arms0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
  • New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Curry Leaf0.5 km
  • Ni Hao0.8 km
  • Ocean City Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
  • Hamilton House0.7 km
  • Everley Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.3 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea1.5 km
  • Portsmouth2.7 km

Bus Stops

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