PO4 0BD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Manners Road, 0.8km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO4 0BD offers 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00085965 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANNERS ROAD, PO4 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANNERS ROAD, PO4 0BD.
433
30
£ 46,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0BD 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 0BD is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 54% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0BD. 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
£ 258,500
22 sales · Mean £ 261,045
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0BD is moderate at 57 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
71 nearby- Milton Park Bowling Association0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Messy Chef0.8 km
- Pompey Chimes0.5 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Bulgarian Shop0.8 km
- Krazy Kaves0.4 km
- Milton Road Service Station0.9 km
- Pretoria News0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.6 km
- The Merchant House0.8 km
- The Milton Arms0.9 km
- The Electric Arms0.9 km
- Froddington Arms0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
58 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
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
- Hamilton House0.6 km
- Everley Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.3 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.4 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- Devonshire Square0.2 km
- Francis Avenue0.2 km
- Francis Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40BD · Data under Open Government Licence