Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR ROAD, PO2 0DL.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO2 0DL is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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 up 18.4% year-on-year.

home £279,833 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO2 0DL is a mixed residential area on Balfour 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 0DL 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. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 18.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO2 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00086402 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO2 0DL. 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

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

10 sales · Mean £ 245,100

Detached

£ 275,000

2 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO2 0DL is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences280
Shoplifting155
Anti-social behaviour67
Public order57
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils0.3 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.3 km
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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.4 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Inadequate300 pupils0.4 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils0.5 km
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Stamshaw Infant Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils0.7 km
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Cliffdale Primary Academy

Outstanding203 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • The Wonderful Eat0.7 km
  • Bento Box0.7 km
  • Cheeky Chicken0.4 km
  • Copnor Takeaway0.7 km
  • Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van0.7 km
  • + 47 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • 3S Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Bargain Buys0.4 km
  • Beceries0.7 km
  • Chichester Stores0.5 km
  • City Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Derby Tavern0.7 km
  • Lord Chichester0.4 km
  • Mother Shipton0.8 km
  • Sir John Baker0.4 km
  • Thatchers0.4 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Blue Cobra0.4 km
  • Cafe Connect0.7 km
  • Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar0.7 km
  • Gulshan Indian Food0.3 km
  • Nut Cafe0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Portsmouth Arena Supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • M A Foods0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stag Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth0.6 km
  • Hilsea1.7 km
  • Fratton2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Balfour Road0.1 km
  • Balfour Road0.1 km
  • Beresford Road0.3 km
  • Beresford Road0.3 km
  • North End Junction0.3 km