PO5 1AB is a mixed residential area on Victoria Road North, 0.2km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO5 1AB offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 59.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00085967 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1AB.
147
47
£ 46,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO5 1AB's 54% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 59.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1AB. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,500
3 sales · Mean £ 161,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1AB is moderate at 74 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
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Southsea Infant School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Priory School
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Ark Charter Academy
Fernhurst Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Bulgarian Shop1.0 km
- Albert Road Food Store0.5 km
- Crushed And Cured Ltd.0.6 km
- Marie Curie0.8 km
- Rainbow Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- The Merchant House1.0 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.5 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.6 km
- Kings Theatre0.4 km
- Leopold Tavern0.7 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Messy Chef1.0 km
- Bangerz 'n' Brewz0.5 km
- Bodrum Restaurant0.6 km
- Bubble And Pho0.7 km
- Farm Kitchen0.8 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.5 km
- Waitrose & Partners Southsea0.6 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Albatross Guest House0.8 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- Rydeview Hotel0.9 km
- Florence House1.0 km
- Q8 Boutique Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Emerald Lake City0.6 km
- Ken's Kebab And Speedy Pizza0.5 km
- Pizzeria Roma0.6 km
- Pompey On A Roll0.7 km
- Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.9 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.0 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.0 km
- Elm Grove0.0 km
- Outram Road0.1 km
- Outram Road0.1 km
- Outram Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51AB · Data under Open Government Licence