PO6 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Galt Road, 0.3km from Farlington in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For serious buyers, PO6 1DS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00086173 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALT ROAD, PO6 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALT ROAD, PO6 1DS.
309
43
£ 54,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO6 1DS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO6 1DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1DS. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO6 1DS has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Solent Infant School
Solent Junior School
Springfield School
Morelands Primary School
Purbrook Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Candy Wise0.5 km
- Drayton Newsagents0.8 km
- Drayton Stores0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Carlton Club0.6 km
- The Sunshine Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Heaths Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics0.7 km
- Solo Snacks0.6 km
- Spice Village0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- André's Food Bar0.8 km
- Drayton Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- JK Wellness (Juice Bar)0.9 km
- Pearl Of The Orient0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham2.4 km
- Hilsea2.8 km
- Bedhampton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Waterworks Road0.1 km
- Waterworks Road0.1 km
- Sunshine Inn0.3 km
- Sunshine Inn0.3 km
- First Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO61DS · Data under Open Government Licence