Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

SOUTH PARADE, PO4 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARADE, PO4 0BW.

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Population

119

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Avg Age

76

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 76, PO4 0BW is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 76). Property prices are trending down 43.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO4 0BW is a mixed residential area on South Parade, 0.6km from Craneswater in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Eastney and Craneswater ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For serious buyers, PO4 0BW is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 76 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 43.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00179949 (shared with 4 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 0BW. The average age is 75.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 353,560

54 sales · Mean £ 363,109

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

Crime around PO4 0BW is moderate at 77 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 offences153
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour46
Public order29
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Good336 pupils0.6 km
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Craneswater Junior School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils1.4 km
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Cumberland Infant School

Good177 pupils1.5 km
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils1.5 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils1.5 km
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Croxton's Kitchen & Tap House1.0 km
  • Duke Of Devonshire0.8 km
  • Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.8 km
  • Kings Theatre0.9 km
  • Leopold Tavern0.8 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Pinsarkè Italian Pinseria Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Monarch1.0 km
  • Bangerz 'n' Brewz0.8 km
  • Bodrum Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bubble And Pho0.8 km
  • + 57 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Albert Road Food Store0.8 km
  • Crushed And Cured Ltd.0.8 km
  • Ice Cream Emporium0.1 km
  • Rainbow Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Southsea Fruit And Veg0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Albatross Guest House0.4 km
  • Eskvale Guest House0.2 km
  • Florence Arms/The Kitchen0.4 km
  • St Margaret's Lodge0.3 km
  • The Royal Beach Hotel0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Beaches 'N' Cream0.1 km
  • Coffee Cabin0.9 km
  • Emerald Lake City0.8 km
  • Greek Cuisine Tony0.1 km
  • Ken's Kebab And Speedy Pizza0.8 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton1.8 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea2.2 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarendon Road0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.1 km
  • South Parade Pier0.1 km
  • South Parade Pier0.1 km
  • South Parade Pier0.2 km