Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1AB.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences446
Shoplifting115
Public order101
Anti-social behaviour94
Other theft67

school Local Schools

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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.4 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.6 km
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St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Good336 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.8 km
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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

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
fastfood

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