PO17 5AR is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Mislingford in Shirrell Heath. Administratively it sits within Central Meon Valley ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 0 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 PO17 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00118238 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO17 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO17 5AR.
419
48
£ 47,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5AR 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PO17 5AR's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AR. The average age is 47.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PO17 5AR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Roebuck Inn0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woodlands Jersey Beef0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley6.1 km
- Fareham7.8 km
- Swanwick8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AR · Data under Open Government Licence