PO5 1EW is a mixed residential area on Cottage Grove, 0.2km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO5 1EW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00086537 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1EW.
305
37
£ 32,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1EW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PO5 1EW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1EW. The average age is 36.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Flat
£ 140,250
2 sales · Mean £ 140,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1EW is moderate at 77 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.
school Local Schools
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Southsea Infant School
Ark Charter Academy
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Priory School
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.1 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local0.8 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Holiday Inn1.0 km
- Hamilton House0.4 km
- Florence House1.0 km
- Q8 Boutique Hotel0.9 km
- Stepping Stone Accommodation Ltd.1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Royal Palki0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Efes Kebab0.9 km
- Jerry Yen Chinese And Asia Foods Takeaway0.2 km
- Kingdom Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Fratton Food Store0.9 km
- Adam Food0.9 km
- Eleven Til 7 Food0.2 km
- H R Newsagents0.6 km
- His Glory Food Store0.6 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Hong Kong Charlies0.8 km
- Sunlight And Twilight Club0.8 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- 2 Nice Cafe0.6 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Food At The Fat Fox0.3 km
- Fuegos Street0.2 km
- Garage Lounge0.3 km
- + 127 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.9 km
- Fratton1.0 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
- Friendship House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51EW · Data under Open Government Licence