PO4 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Francis Avenue, 0.9km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 44.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00085995 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS AVENUE, PO4 0AE.
448
32
£ 46,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO4 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £217k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 44.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0AE. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Terraced
£ 279,995
1 sales · Mean £ 279,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0AE is moderate at 52 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
Fernhurst Junior School
Devonshire Infant School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Priory School
Wimborne Primary School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Cumberland Infant School
Craneswater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Milton Park Bowling Association1.0 km
- Bengal Spice0.7 km
- Messy Chef0.7 km
- Pompey Chimes0.5 km
- Bodrum Restaurant0.7 km
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Bulgarian Shop0.7 km
- Krazy Kaves0.4 km
- Milton Road Service Station0.9 km
- Pretoria News0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.5 km
- The Merchant House0.7 km
- The Milton Arms0.8 km
- The Three Marines0.9 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Curry Leaf0.5 km
- Ni Hao0.7 km
- Ocean City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hamilton House0.7 km
- Everley Guest House0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.4 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.5 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Square0.0 km
- Devonshire Square0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- Haslemere Road0.2 km
- Haslemere Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40AE · Data under Open Government Licence