Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

MARGATE ROAD, PO5 1EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGATE ROAD, PO5 1EY.

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Population

518

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO5 1EY 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO5 1EY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).

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

PO5 1EY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Margate Road, 0.3km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO5 1EY offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00086532 (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 1EY. The average age is 24.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.0%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

17 sales · Mean £ 309,108

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

Crime around PO5 1EY is moderate at 89 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 offences561
Public order142
Anti-social behaviour136
Shoplifting99
Other theft85

school Local Schools

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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils0.2 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.6 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.7 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.9 km
  • Fratton Food Store0.8 km
  • Adam Food0.8 km
  • Eleven Til 7 Food0.3 km
  • H R Newsagents0.6 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.9 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.9 km
  • Sultan Shawarma1.0 km
  • 2 Nice Cafe0.6 km
  • Baffled Coffee Ltd0.7 km
  • + 135 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.2 km
  • Mediterranean Supermarket0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight1.0 km
  • Royal Palki0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Efes Kebab0.8 km
  • + 52 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Holiday Inn1.0 km
  • Hamilton House0.4 km
  • Uppermount House0.9 km
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
  • Pembroke Park Guest House0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
  • Portsmouth Irish Centre0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Charlies0.9 km
  • Sunlight And Twilight Club1.0 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Outram Road0.2 km
  • Elm Grove0.2 km
  • Elm Grove0.3 km
  • Outram Road0.3 km
  • Elm Grove0.3 km