Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

BRADFORD ROAD, PO5 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADFORD ROAD, PO5 1AA.

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

492

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO5 1AA 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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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO5 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

home £222,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO5 1AA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bradford Road, 0.3km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO5 1AA offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00086510 (shared with 11 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 PO5 1AA. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,000

7 sales · Mean £ 233,071

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

Crime around PO5 1AA is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences398
Anti-social behaviour139
Public order105
Criminal damage and arson69
Other theft67

school Local Schools

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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.3 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.6 km
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.6 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Krazy Kaves1.0 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.8 km
  • Handy Stores0.8 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.7 km
  • The Painter's Arms1.0 km
  • Astoria0.9 km
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen0.9 km
  • Froddington Arms0.5 km
  • + 46 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.7 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.7 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.6 km
  • The Family Kitchen0.8 km
  • Baja Mexicali1.0 km
  • + 93 more
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Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.8 km
  • Lees0.6 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight0.6 km
  • + 59 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
  • Hamilton House0.1 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.5 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.8 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradford Junction0.0 km
  • Bradford Junction0.1 km
  • Bradford Junction0.1 km
  • Somers Road0.1 km
  • Bradford Junction0.1 km