PO4 0AZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Telephone Road, 0.8km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00085965 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TELEPHONE ROAD, PO4 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELEPHONE ROAD, PO4 0AZ.
433
30
£ 46,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0AZ 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
Average age 30, 54% renting. PO4 0AZ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 0AZ. The average age is 29.6. 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
£ 237,500
8 sales · Mean £ 241,775
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0AZ is moderate at 63 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
Southsea Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Milton Park Bowling Association0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Messy Chef0.9 km
- Pompey Chimes0.5 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Bulgarian Shop0.8 km
- Krazy Kaves0.3 km
- Milton Road Service Station0.9 km
- Pretoria News0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.6 km
- The Merchant House0.8 km
- The Milton Arms0.9 km
- The Electric Arms0.9 km
- Froddington Arms0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Curry Leaf0.6 km
- Ni Hao0.9 km
- Ocean City Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
- Hamilton House0.6 km
- Everley Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.3 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.4 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Francis Avenue0.2 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- Francis Avenue0.2 km
- Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue0.2 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40AZ · Data under Open Government Licence