PO2 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Stamshaw in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
PO2 0BJ is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00086410 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO2 0BJ.
287
37
£ 49,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO2 0BJ 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
PO2 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0BJ. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO2 0BJ is moderate at 79 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
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Stamshaw Infant Academy
The Flying Bull Academy
New Horizons Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Mayfield School
Stamshaw Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Tesco Portsmouth Road Express0.9 km
- Widley Wine Store0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Afro Cart Foods0.6 km
- Danny Mart0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Best Kebab House0.7 km
- Indian Cottage0.7 km
- Porto Grill A Taberna0.7 km
- Clock Cafe0.4 km
- Dewan's0.6 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Excell Fish Bar0.9 km
- Shalimar Takeaway0.7 km
- Chinese Tea0.3 km
- Fresh Roast Pots0.9 km
- German Grill Burgers And Shakes0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- BOSCAS Club0.6 km
- British Queen Public House0.6 km
- Ferry House Lodge0.8 km
- George And Dragon0.6 km
- The Blue Anchor0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.1 km
- M A Foods0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.3 km
- Hilsea2.1 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.1 km
Bus Stops
- North End Junction0.1 km
- North End Junction0.1 km
- North End Junction0.2 km
- Chichester Road0.2 km
- North End Junction0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20BJ · Data under Open Government Licence