PO5 1JA is a mixed residential area located 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 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 professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00086545 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO5 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO5 1JA.
341
40
£ 45,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO5 1JA spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1JA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1JA is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Southsea Infant School
St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
St Edmund's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Eleven Til 7 Food0.3 km
- H R Newsagents0.9 km
- His Glory Food Store0.9 km
- K S General Stores0.6 km
- KS Somerstown Cash And Carry0.3 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hamilton House0.7 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.9 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- Pembroke Park Guest House0.5 km
- Queens Hotel0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.9 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.1 km
- Astoria0.7 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen0.7 km
- Hampshire Boulevard0.6 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- 2 Nice Cafe0.9 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd1.0 km
- Food At The Fat Fox0.5 km
- Fuegos Street0.1 km
- Garage Lounge0.5 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Great China Oriental Food Store0.3 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.2 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
- Waitrose & Partners Southsea0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Jerry Yen Chinese And Asia Foods Takeaway0.1 km
- Peninsula Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Perfect Pizza0.2 km
- Red Dragon0.9 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.8 km
- Fratton1.3 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Green Road0.1 km
- Friendship House0.2 km
- Friendship House0.2 km
- Green Road0.2 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51JA · Data under Open Government Licence