PO2 0AR is a mixed residential area on Ashling Lane, 0.4km from Buckland in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO2 0AR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00086409 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLING LANE, PO2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLING LANE, PO2 0AR.
298
37
£ 49,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO2 0AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, PO2 0AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0AR. The average age is 37.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,000
9 sales · Mean £ 127,888
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO2 0AR is above average at 90 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
New Horizons Primary School
The Flying Bull Academy
Stamshaw Infant Academy
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Penbridge Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Best Kebab House0.9 km
- Indian Cottage0.8 km
- Porto Grill A Taberna0.8 km
- Clock Cafe0.3 km
- Dewan's0.5 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Shalimar Takeaway0.8 km
- Chinese Tea0.2 km
- Fresh Roast Pots0.7 km
- German Grill Burgers And Shakes0.6 km
- Kebabish / Manans Kebab0.2 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Afro Cart Foods0.4 km
- Danny Mart0.8 km
- Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket0.2 km
- Mace Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- BOSCAS Club0.4 km
- British Queen Public House0.4 km
- Ferry House Lodge0.7 km
- George And Dragon0.4 km
- The Blue Anchor0.1 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.2 km
- M A Foods0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.4 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.0 km
- Fratton2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chichester Road0.0 km
- London Road0.0 km
- Kingston Crescent0.1 km
- Kingston Crescent0.2 km
- Kingston Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20AR · Data under Open Government Licence