Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

ACORN CLOSE, PO6 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN CLOSE, PO6 1AU.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO6 1AU 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO6 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £320k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

PO6 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Acorn Close, 0.4km from Farlington in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO6, PO6 1AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00086171 (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 1AU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Terraced

£ 311,500

5 sales · Mean £ 316,300

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

PO6 1AU has low crime rates — 16 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 offences44
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Solent Infant School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Solent Junior School

Good361 pupils1.0 km
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Morelands Primary School

Good328 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield School

Good1099 pupils1.5 km
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Purbrook Park School

Good861 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Candy Wise0.7 km
  • Manic Bounce1.0 km
  • Solent Seafood Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco Farlington Express0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sunshine Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics0.9 km
  • Solo Snacks0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pearl Of The Orient0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedhampton2.3 km
  • Cosham2.9 km
  • Hilsea3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Church0.1 km
  • St Andrews Church0.1 km
  • Rectory Avenue0.3 km
  • Sunshine Inn0.3 km
  • Sunshine Inn0.3 km