Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

HEYWARD ROAD, PO4 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYWARD ROAD, PO4 0DY.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0DY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO4 0DY — age 33, 41% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £198k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO4 0DY is a safe, established residential area on Heyward Road, 0.6km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00085993 (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 0DY. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 198,500

2 sales · Mean £ 198,500

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

PO4 0DY has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences237
Shoplifting96
Vehicle crime52
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order44

school Local Schools

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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.4 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.4 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Craneswater Junior School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Penhale News0.9 km
  • White And Sons1.0 km
  • Albert Road Food Store0.5 km
  • Crushed And Cured Ltd.0.9 km
  • Rainbow Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Sultan Shawarma0.9 km
  • T&J Mahal Southsea1.0 km
  • Bangerz 'n' Brewz0.8 km
  • Bodrum Restaurant0.5 km
  • Bubble And Pho0.5 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lees1.0 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight0.9 km
  • Renny Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Emerald Lake City0.5 km
  • + 46 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Albatross Guest House0.9 km
  • Everley Guest House0.8 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
  • Stepping Stone Accommodation Ltd.0.9 km
  • Hamilton House0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Duke Of Devonshire0.5 km
  • Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.5 km
  • Kings Theatre0.6 km
  • Leopold Tavern0.5 km
  • Lord John Russell0.6 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.5 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea1.3 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fawcett Inn0.1 km
  • Fawcett Inn0.1 km
  • Campbell Road0.2 km
  • Jessie Road0.2 km
  • Jessie Road0.2 km