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.
DRAYTON LANE, PO6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON LANE, PO6 1BS.
350
50
£ 53,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Solent Junior School
Court Lane Infant Academy
Court Lane Junior Academy
Springfield School
Solent Infant School
Purbrook Park School
Portsdown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manor House0.9 km
- George Inn Portsdown Ltd0.2 km
- The Carlton Club0.7 km
- The Hampshire Rose0.7 km
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, 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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PO61BS · Data under Open Government Licence