Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO1 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO1 1EP.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO1 1EP 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PO1 1EP has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PO1 1EP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Landport in Portsmouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

PO1 1EP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00174453 (shared with 48 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 PO1 1EP. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near PO1 1EP are high at 173 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.

Violence and sexual offences542
Shoplifting313
Anti-social behaviour218
Public order139
Drugs85

school Local Schools

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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

Good601 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Good454 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Argos0.4 km
  • Boots0.2 km
  • BP Fresh & Local0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.2 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Electric Arms1.0 km
  • The Painter's Arms0.4 km
  • Royal Maritime Club1.0 km
  • United Services Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Jameson Arms0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.3 km
  • German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.4 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.5 km
  • Royal Albert Day Centre0.9 km
  • Sultan Shawarma1.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth0.9 km
  • Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express1.0 km
  • Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.7 km
  • Tesco Portsmouth Superstore0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Harrietts Delivery1.0 km
  • Lees0.9 km
  • Pizza 4 Tonight1.0 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The George Hotel1.0 km
  • Hamilton House1.0 km
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.2 km
  • Fratton1.3 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • City Shops South0.0 km
  • City Shops South0.0 km
  • City Shops South0.0 km
  • City Shops South0.1 km
  • City Shops South0.1 km