Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

DRAYTON LANE, PO6 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON LANE, PO6 1BS.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO6 1BS 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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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO6 1BS's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Drayton Lane, 0.3km from Widley 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 1BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00086164 (shared with 9 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 1BS. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PO6 1BS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Drugs2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Solent Junior School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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Court Lane Infant Academy

Good334 pupils1.1 km
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Court Lane Junior Academy

Good478 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield School

Good1099 pupils1.1 km
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Solent Infant School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Purbrook Park School

Good861 pupils1.2 km
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Portsdown Primary School

Good368 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Manor House0.9 km
  • George Inn Portsdown Ltd0.2 km
  • The Carlton Club0.7 km
  • The Hampshire Rose0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Oxygen Food Company1.0 km
  • Drayton Newsagents0.8 km
  • Drayton Stores0.8 km
  • Manic Bounce0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Heaths Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Kassia0.6 km
  • Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Spice Village0.8 km
  • The Pacific0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • André's Food Bar0.8 km
  • Drayton Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • JK Wellness (Juice Bar)0.7 km
  • Snack Shack0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Corner House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosham1.6 km
  • Hilsea2.7 km
  • Bedhampton3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The George0.1 km
  • The George0.1 km
  • The George0.2 km
  • The George0.2 km
  • Farlington Avenue0.4 km