Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1EJ.

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

348

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO5 1EJ 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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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in PO5 1EJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

PO5 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cottage Grove, 0.4km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO5 1EJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00086530 (shared with 8 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 1EJ. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 133,500

2 sales · Mean £ 133,500

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

Crime around PO5 1EJ is moderate at 88 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 offences575
Public order140
Anti-social behaviour130
Shoplifting99
Other theft81

school Local Schools

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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.1 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.5 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.8 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Royal Palki0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Efes Kebab0.9 km
  • Jerry Yen Chinese And Asia Foods Takeaway0.2 km
  • Kingdom Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • + 50 more
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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Fratton Food Store0.9 km
  • Adam Food0.9 km
  • Eleven Til 7 Food0.3 km
  • H R Newsagents0.7 km
  • His Glory Food Store0.8 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Hamilton House0.5 km
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn0.9 km
  • Pembroke Park Guest House0.7 km
  • Queens Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.7 km
  • Portsmouth Irish Centre0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Astoria0.6 km
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • 2 Nice Cafe0.8 km
  • Baffled Coffee Ltd0.8 km
  • Food At The Fat Fox0.5 km
  • Fuegos Street0.2 km
  • Garage Lounge0.5 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Supermarket0.2 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.7 km
  • Fratton1.0 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Grove0.2 km
  • Friendship House0.3 km
  • Green Road0.3 km
  • Elm Grove0.3 km
  • Friendship House0.3 km