PO13 8JS is a sought-after residential area on Empson Walk, 0.6km from Lee-on-the-Solent in Lee-on-the-Solent. Administratively it sits within Lee East ward and the Gosport constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO13, PO13 8JS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 5.4% year-on-year. 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 PO13 8JS are sourced from Output Area E00115990 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMPSON WALK, PO13 8JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPSON WALK, PO13 8JS.
265
47
£ 48,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PO13 8JS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO13 8JS. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 249,250
6 sales · Mean £ 254,333
Semi-Detached
£ 383,000
1 sales · Mean £ 383,000
Flat
£ 251,250
2 sales · Mean £ 251,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO13 8JS has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Grange Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lee Convenience Store0.8 km
- On The Solent Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- Stop & Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Essentials At Lee-On-The-Solent0.3 km
- Kathys Sweet Treats Bakery0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leeward House Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- Milvil Corner Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Old Ship0.9 km
- Lee On Solent Community Centre0.2 km
- Seafire Tap Room Limited0.7 km
- The Wyvern0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Bun Penny0.6 km
- The Spotted Cow0.8 km
- Lee Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Little Naughtea0.8 km
- The Tea Party0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Southern Co-Operatives Limited0.1 km
- Southern Co-Operatives Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Karen'S Plaice0.7 km
- Lee Ice Cream And Waffle0.9 km
- New Mandarin Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Solent'S Finest0.1 km
- T & J (Solent)0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham5.3 km
- Portsmouth Harbour6.1 km
- Portchester6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Esmonde Close0.2 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Esmonde Close0.2 km
- Megson Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO138JS · Data under Open Government Licence