PO1 1FB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Stanhope Road, 0.6km from Portsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 20) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PO1 1FB are sourced from Output Area E00179961 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANHOPE ROAD, PO1 1FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANHOPE ROAD, PO1 1FB.
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20
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO1 1FB 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
Average age 20, 47% renting. PO1 1FB has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO1 1FB. The average age is 19.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO1 1FB are high at 201 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
St Edmund's Catholic School
Ark Charter Academy
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Argos0.5 km
- Boots0.3 km
- BP Fresh & Local0.7 km
- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.3 km
- Oasis News1.0 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Painter's Arms0.5 km
- Royal Maritime Club0.8 km
- Ship Anson1.0 km
- The Keppel's Head0.9 km
- The Ship And Castle1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.4 km
- German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.5 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.6 km
- Taco Bell Portsmouth0.5 km
- Tropics (Urban Metro Gym Ltd)0.5 km
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Po Young Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Sam's Chicken0.5 km
- Little Coffee Harbour0.8 km
- Dim Sum Hut0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The George Hotel0.8 km
- Ship Leopard Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.2 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth0.7 km
- Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard1.0 km
- Morrisons Victory Retail Park0.7 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Superstore0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.3 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.2 km
- Fratton1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Park0.1 km
- Victoria Park0.1 km
- Victoria Park0.1 km
- City Shops South0.1 km
- City Shops South0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO11FB · Data under Open Government Licence