PO2 0DH is a mixed residential area on Balfour Road, 0.4km from Buckland in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO2 0DH represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00086408 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DH.
355
36
£ 49,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO2 0DH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0DH. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 277,500
4 sales · Mean £ 273,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO2 0DH is moderate at 64 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
New Horizons Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Mayfield School
Copnor Primary School
Penbridge Junior School
The Flying Bull Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- The Wonderful Eat0.7 km
- Bento Box0.7 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.3 km
- Copnor Takeaway0.7 km
- Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van0.8 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- 3S Convenience Store0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.4 km
- Beceries0.7 km
- Chichester Stores0.4 km
- City Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Derby Tavern0.7 km
- Lord Chichester0.3 km
- Mother Shipton0.9 km
- Sir John Baker0.3 km
- Thatchers0.4 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Blue Cobra0.4 km
- Cafe Connect0.7 km
- Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar0.7 km
- Gulshan Indian Food0.4 km
- Nut Cafe0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- M A Foods0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth0.6 km
- Hilsea1.9 km
- Fratton2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beresford Road0.1 km
- Beresford Road0.2 km
- Lord Chichester0.2 km
- Balfour Road0.2 km
- Lord Chichester0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO20DH · Data under Open Government Licence