PO4 0AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Francis Avenue, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00085979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AL.
349
33
£ 46,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0AL 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 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0AL. 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
Terraced
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 249,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0AL is moderate at 64 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
Priory School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Wimborne Primary School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Handy Stores0.7 km
- League Of Friends Shops0.8 km
- Penhale News0.5 km
- SPAR St Marys Road0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Electric Arms0.7 km
- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
- Froddington Arms0.5 km
- Shepherds Crook0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Sultan Shawarma0.6 km
- The Family Kitchen0.8 km
- 2 Nice Cafe0.4 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.4 km
- King's Cafe And Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Fox Box Cafe0.7 km
- Harrietts Delivery0.8 km
- Kam Too1.0 km
- Lees0.7 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hamilton House0.6 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.2 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.4 km
- Portsmouth2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Francis Avenue0.1 km
- Francis Avenue0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40AL · Data under Open Government Licence