Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PERCY ROAD, PO4 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY ROAD, PO4 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

372

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0BJ 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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4/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

PO4 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

home £228,937 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO4 0BJ 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 0BJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00085987 (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 0BJ. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.7%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 201,000

19 sales · Mean £ 205,242

Semi-Detached

£ 202,000

3 sales · Mean £ 213,833

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

Crime around PO4 0BJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences284
Shoplifting107
Other theft65
Public order63
Anti-social behaviour51

school Local Schools

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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.2 km
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.3 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.3 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.9 km
  • Duke Of Devonshire0.7 km
  • Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.7 km
  • Kings Theatre0.8 km
  • Leopold Tavern0.8 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • New Kwiki Mart0.7 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Fox Box Cafe1.0 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.9 km
  • Lees0.8 km
  • McDonald's Fratton Delivery Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

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

  • Jessie Road0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.1 km
  • Jessie Road0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.1 km
  • Priory School0.2 km