Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

OLD RECTORY ROAD, PO6 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY ROAD, PO6 1AH.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO6 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO6 1AH's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £430k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 20.6% year-on-year.

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

PO6 1AH is a sought-after residential area on Old Rectory Road, 0.5km from Farlington in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

For serious buyers, PO6 1AH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 20.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PO6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00086166 (shared with 5 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 PO6 1AH. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 462,500

2 sales · Mean £ 462,500

Semi-Detached

£ 392,500

10 sales · Mean £ 353,500

Terraced

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

PO6 1AH has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Solent Infant School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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Solent Junior School

Good361 pupils1.1 km
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Morelands Primary School

Good328 pupils1.1 km
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Riverside Community Special School

Outstanding127 pupils1.6 km
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Purbrook Park School

Good861 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Candy Wise0.8 km
  • Tesco Farlington Express0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sunshine Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics1.0 km
  • Solo Snacks1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pearl Of The Orient0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedhampton2.1 km
  • Cosham3.0 km
  • Havant3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • Rectory Avenue0.2 km
  • Rectory Avenue0.3 km
  • Sunshine Inn0.4 km