PO4 0BH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Percy Road, 0.6km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO4 0BH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% 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 £239k, up 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00085964 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCY ROAD, PO4 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY ROAD, PO4 0BH.
438
29
£ 46,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO4 0BH is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 57% 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 up 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0BH. The average age is 29.2. 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
26 sales · Mean £ 229,304
Flat
£ 132,000
1 sales · Mean £ 132,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0BH 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.
school Local Schools
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Priory School
Fernhurst Junior School
Devonshire Infant School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Southsea Infant School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Handy Stores0.8 km
- Penhale News0.7 km
- The Tropical Food Store0.9 km
- White And Sons0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Electric Arms0.8 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.8 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.7 km
- Kings Theatre0.9 km
- Leopold Tavern0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
- The Family Kitchen0.9 km
- Bodrum Restaurant0.7 km
- Bubble And Pho0.7 km
- Hunter Gatherer Coffee0.8 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
- Asda0.6 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Fox Box Cafe0.9 km
- Harrietts Delivery0.9 km
- Lees0.8 km
- McDonald's Fratton Delivery Kitchen0.8 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Everley Guest House1.0 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km
- Hamilton House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.3 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.2 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Jessie Road0.1 km
- Jessie Road0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Priory School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40BH · Data under Open Government Licence