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.
OLD RECTORY ROAD, PO6 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY ROAD, PO6 1AH.
312
42
£ 54,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Solent Infant School
Solent Junior School
Morelands Primary School
Riverside Community Special School
Purbrook Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Candy Wise0.8 km
- Tesco Farlington Express0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sunshine Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics1.0 km
- Solo Snacks1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PO61AH · Data under Open Government Licence