MONTGOMERIE ROAD, PO5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

PO5 1AR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Montgomerie Road, 0.4km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO5 1AR offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00086510 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.