Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

ST ANDREWS ROAD, PO5 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS ROAD, PO5 1EX.

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 1EX 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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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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Area Character

Average age 29, 62% renting. PO5 1EX 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. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

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

PO5 1EX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on St Andrews Road, 0.4km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £490k, up 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EX 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 1EX. 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

Terraced

£ 382,500

10 sales · Mean £ 420,000

Semi-Detached

£ 531,000

1 sales · Mean £ 531,000

Flat

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime around PO5 1EX is moderate at 69 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 offences442
Anti-social behaviour115
Public order114
Criminal damage and arson63
Other theft58

school Local Schools

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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.3 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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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.7 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
  • Asda0.7 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.8 km
  • Handy Stores0.9 km
  • Penhale News0.8 km
  • + 89 more
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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.9 km
  • Astoria0.8 km
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen0.9 km
  • Froddington Arms0.6 km
  • Hampshire Boulevard1.0 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

113 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.8 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.8 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
  • The Family Kitchen1.0 km
  • Baja Mexicali1.0 km
  • + 108 more
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Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.9 km
  • Lees0.8 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight0.7 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
  • Hamilton House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.7 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.8 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour1.9 km

Bus Stops

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