PAINS ROAD, PO5 1HE House Prices & Local Information

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00086524 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.