PO5 1HR is a mixed residential area on Elm Grove, 0.1km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO5 1HR has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00086537 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM GROVE, PO5 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GROVE, PO5 1HR.
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37
£ 32,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1HR 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO5 1HR — age 37, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1HR. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1HR is moderate at 76 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
Southsea Infant School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
Priory School
Craneswater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Holiday Inn1.0 km
- Hamilton House0.5 km
- Southsea Rocks Guesthouse1.0 km
- Stattons1.0 km
- The Clarence1.0 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Adam Food1.0 km
- Eleven Til 7 Food0.1 km
- H R Newsagents0.7 km
- His Glory Food Store0.7 km
- K S General Stores0.5 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.2 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Hong Kong Charlies0.7 km
- Sunlight And Twilight Club0.7 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- 2 Nice Cafe0.7 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Food At The Fat Fox0.2 km
- Fuegos Street0.2 km
- Garage Lounge0.2 km
- + 119 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Great China Oriental Food Store0.0 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local0.7 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.6 km
- Waitrose & Partners Southsea0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Jerry Yen Chinese And Asia Foods Takeaway0.2 km
- Peninsula Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Perfect Pizza0.1 km
- Red Dragon0.6 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.0 km
- Fratton1.0 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.0 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Friendship House0.2 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
- Friendship House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51HR · Data under Open Government Licence