PO6 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Hilltop Crescent, 0.2km from Widley in Waterlooville. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO6, PO6 1BB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £765k, up 17.1% 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00086158 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLTOP CRESCENT, PO6 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP CRESCENT, PO6 1BB.
339
45
£ 53,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PO6 1BB combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£765k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £765k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1BB. The average age is 45.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 707,500
8 sales · Mean £ 717,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO6 1BB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Solent Junior School
Purbrook Park School
Solent Infant School
Springfield School
Morelands Primary School
Court Lane Infant Academy
Court Lane Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Drayton Newsagents0.9 km
- Drayton Stores0.9 km
- Manic Bounce0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Drayton Havant Road0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- George Inn Portsdown Ltd0.1 km
- The Carlton Club0.7 km
- The Hampshire Rose0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Heaths Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Kassia0.9 km
- Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Spice Village0.9 km
- The Pacific0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- André's Food Bar0.9 km
- Drayton Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- JK Wellness (Juice Bar)0.9 km
- Snack Shack0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Corner House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham2.0 km
- Hilsea3.0 km
- Bedhampton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Farlington Avenue0.2 km
- Farlington Avenue0.2 km
- The Brow0.2 km
- The Brow0.2 km
- The George0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO61BB · Data under Open Government Licence