Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

ORCHARD ROAD, PO4 0AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0AD 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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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO4 0AD — age 33, 39% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PO4 0AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Orchard Road, 0.7km from Fratton in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 £293k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00085979 (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 PO4 0AD. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 153,750

4 sales · Mean £ 158,125

Terraced

£ 276,500

18 sales · Mean £ 282,972

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

Crime around PO4 0AD 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 offences296
Shoplifting148
Other theft70
Public order68
Anti-social behaviour55

school Local Schools

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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.2 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.4 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Wimborne Primary School

550 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Milton Park Bowling Association0.9 km
  • Bengal Spice0.9 km
  • Messy Chef0.9 km
  • Pompey Chimes0.5 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Bulgarian Shop0.9 km
  • Krazy Kaves0.3 km
  • Milton Road Service Station0.8 km
  • Pretoria News0.5 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Shepherds Crook0.5 km
  • The Merchant House0.9 km
  • The Milton Arms0.9 km
  • The Electric Arms0.8 km
  • Froddington Arms0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
  • New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Curry Leaf0.6 km
  • Ni Hao0.9 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
  • Wok And Chips0.6 km
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
  • Hamilton House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.2 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea1.4 km
  • Portsmouth2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Francis Avenue0.1 km
  • Francis Avenue0.1 km
  • Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km