PO1 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Landport in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO1 1EF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00086042 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO1 1EF.
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33
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO1 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 74% social renting, PO1 1EF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO1 1EF. The average age is 32.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO1 1EF is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
St Edmund's Catholic School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Charter Academy
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
The Portsmouth Academy
Manor Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Royal Palki0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Efes Kebab0.8 km
- Kingdom Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Maeme's0.8 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Fratton Food Store0.8 km
- Adam Food0.8 km
- K S General Stores0.9 km
- Knock Door Shop0.7 km
- Lawa Food0.8 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- The Royal Standard0.5 km
- Wiggle0.4 km
- Ferry House Lodge0.8 km
- John Jacques0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- King's Cafe And Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Lady Janes0.7 km
- Neha's Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Big Bite @ Outside-in Food Court1.0 km
- Cafe W (Waterstones)0.4 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.5 km
- Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.5 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Superstore0.2 km
- Asda0.7 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.6 km
- Fratton1.1 km
- Portsmouth1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cornmill Street0.1 km
- City Shops North0.1 km
- City Shops North0.2 km
- Canberra House0.3 km
- Canberra House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO11EF · Data under Open Government Licence