PO2 0BZ is a mixed residential area on Beresford Road, 0.5km from North End in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO2 0BZ represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00086402 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERESFORD ROAD, PO2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERESFORD ROAD, PO2 0BZ.
251
39
£ 49,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO2 0BZ's 57% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0BZ. The average age is 39.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 291,333
Semi-Detached
£ 269,000
8 sales · Mean £ 262,000
Flat
£ 149,000
3 sales · Mean £ 157,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO2 0BZ is moderate at 63 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
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
New Horizons Primary School
Mayfield School
Stamshaw Infant Academy
Copnor Primary School
The Flying Bull Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- The Wonderful Eat0.8 km
- Bento Box0.7 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.3 km
- Copnor Takeaway0.8 km
- Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van0.7 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- 3S Convenience Store0.7 km
- Bargain Buys0.4 km
- Beceries0.8 km
- Chichester Stores0.5 km
- City Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Derby Tavern0.6 km
- Lord Chichester0.5 km
- Mother Shipton0.7 km
- Sir John Baker0.3 km
- Thatchers0.3 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Blue Cobra0.3 km
- Cafe Connect0.7 km
- Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar0.7 km
- Gulshan Indian Food0.3 km
- Nut Cafe0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- M A Foods0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.6 km
- Hilsea1.8 km
- Fratton2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Balfour Road0.1 km
- Balfour Road0.1 km
- North End Junction0.3 km
- North End Junction0.3 km
- Beresford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20BZ · Data under Open Government Licence