Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AA.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO4 0AA is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 53% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO4 0AA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Orchard Road, 0.5km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO4 0AA offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00179941 (shared with 6 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 PO4 0AA. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.5%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

12 sales · Mean £ 275,583

Flat

£ 141,500

2 sales · Mean £ 141,500

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

Crime around PO4 0AA is moderate at 70 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 offences310
Shoplifting137
Anti-social behaviour86
Public order75
Other theft73

school Local Schools

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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.2 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.4 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

Good601 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Krazy Kaves0.5 km
  • Pretoria News0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Tesco Fratton Extra0.6 km
  • Winter Road News0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Shepherds Crook0.8 km
  • Duke Of Devonshire1.0 km
  • Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.9 km
  • Leopold Tavern1.0 km
  • O'Neill's Southsea1.0 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Pompey Chimes0.7 km
  • Bodrum Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bubble And Pho1.0 km
  • It's Mustard1.0 km
  • Kadir's Indian Street Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • New Kwiki Mart1.0 km
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.9 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Curry Leaf0.8 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
  • Wok And Chips0.8 km
  • Emerald Lake City1.0 km
  • Ken's Kebab And Speedy Pizza1.0 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hamilton House0.4 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.1 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea1.2 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Talbot Road0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.1 km
  • Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
  • Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
  • Fratton Bridge0.1 km