PO6 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Oakapple Gardens, 0.3km from Farlington in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For serious buyers, PO6 1AX is 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00086171 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKAPPLE GARDENS, PO6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKAPPLE GARDENS, PO6 1AX.
232
44
£ 54,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO6 1AX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PO6 1AX combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£317k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £317k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 317,500
2 sales · Mean £ 317,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO6 1AX has low crime rates — 15 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
Springfield School
Purbrook Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Candy Wise0.6 km
- Manic Bounce0.9 km
- Solent Seafood Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Farlington Express0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sunshine Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics0.8 km
- Solo Snacks0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pearl Of The Orient0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedhampton2.4 km
- Cosham2.8 km
- Hilsea3.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Church0.1 km
- St Andrews Church0.1 km
- Sunshine Inn0.2 km
- Sunshine Inn0.2 km
- First Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO61AX · Data under Open Government Licence