PO5 1AS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Pains Road, 0.4km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00086524 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PAINS ROAD, PO5 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAINS ROAD, PO5 1AS.
363
27
£ 32,000 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1AS 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.
Area Character
Average age 27, 53% renting. PO5 1AS has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1AS. The average age is 27.1. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1AS is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Ark Charter Academy
Priory School
St Edmund's Catholic School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Southsea Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.8 km
- Poundland Ltd1.0 km
- White And Sons0.9 km
- Fratton Food Store0.7 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.7 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.8 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.9 km
- 2 Nice Cafe0.6 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.4 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.4 km
- Asda0.8 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lees0.9 km
- Pizza 4 Tonight0.9 km
- Royal Palki0.8 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Hamilton House0.4 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.7 km
- Pembroke Park Guest House0.9 km
- Rydeview Hotel0.9 km
- The Pier0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.4 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Astoria0.7 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen0.7 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.6 km
- Fratton0.9 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Somers Road0.2 km
- Somers Road0.3 km
- Isambard Brunel Road0.3 km
- Outram Road0.3 km
- Isambard Brunel Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51AS · Data under Open Government Licence