Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PAINS ROAD, PO5 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAINS ROAD, PO5 1AS.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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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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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences548
Public order147
Anti-social behaviour130
Shoplifting105
Other theft85

school Local Schools

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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.4 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
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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