Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

DRAYTON LANE, PO6 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

395

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO6 1BU's 54% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.

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

PO6 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Drayton Lane, 0.2km from Drayton in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 8.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO6 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00086177 (shared with 13 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 1BU. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 228,000

47 sales · Mean £ 234,808

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

PO6 1BU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Public order7
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Solent Junior School

Good361 pupils0.4 km
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Springfield School

Good1099 pupils0.4 km
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Solent Infant School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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Court Lane Infant Academy

Good334 pupils1.0 km
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Court Lane Junior Academy

Good478 pupils1.0 km
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Redwood Park Academy

Outstanding154 pupils1.3 km
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Highbury Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Portsdown Primary School

Good368 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Manor House0.7 km
  • George Inn Portsdown Ltd0.8 km
  • The Carlton Club0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Drayton Newsagents0.1 km
  • Drayton Stores0.1 km
  • Manic Bounce0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Heaths Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Kassia0.2 km
  • Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
  • Spice Village0.1 km
  • The Pacific0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • André's Food Bar0.1 km
  • Cosham Balti House0.6 km
  • Drayton Fish And Chips0.1 km
  • Fortune House0.1 km
  • JK Wellness (Juice Bar)0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cosham1.6 km
  • Hilsea2.2 km
  • Bedhampton3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Shops0.0 km
  • Shops0.1 km
  • Lower Drayton Lane0.1 km
  • Central Road0.3 km
  • Lower Drayton Lane0.3 km