Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

BAILEYS ROAD, PO5 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAILEYS ROAD, PO5 1EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

395

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO5 1EA 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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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 62% private renter occupancy, PO5 1EA is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. 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 1EA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Baileys 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 1EA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00086511 (shared with 4 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 1EA. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 131,250

4 sales · Mean £ 124,875

Terraced

£ 265,000

13 sales · Mean £ 265,961

Detached

£ 258,250

2 sales · Mean £ 258,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO5 1EA is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences423
Anti-social behaviour135
Public order117
Criminal damage and arson61
Other theft57

school Local Schools

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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.4 km
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.5 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.6 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.7 km
  • Handy Stores0.9 km
  • Penhale News0.8 km
  • + 92 more
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Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.8 km
  • The Painter's Arms1.0 km
  • Astoria0.8 km
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen0.8 km
  • Froddington Arms0.6 km
  • + 45 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

116 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.7 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.7 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
  • The Family Kitchen0.9 km
  • Baja Mexicali0.9 km
  • + 111 more
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Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.9 km
  • Lees0.7 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight0.7 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.7 km
  • Hamilton House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.7 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.7 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Somers Road0.1 km
  • Somers Road0.1 km
  • Bradford Junction0.2 km
  • Bradford Junction0.2 km
  • Bradford Junction0.2 km