PO4 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Devonshire Square, 1.0km from Craneswater 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 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00085995 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, PO4 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, PO4 0AR.
448
32
£ 46,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0AR 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
PO4 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £157k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0AR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,000
1 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO4 0AR has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Wimborne Primary School
Priory School
Cumberland Infant School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Craneswater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Milton Park Bowling Association0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.6 km
- Gallery Box1.0 km
- Messy Chef0.7 km
- Pompey Chimes0.5 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Bulgarian Shop0.6 km
- Krazy Kaves0.4 km
- Milton Road Service Station0.8 km
- Pretoria News0.2 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- G! Boutique Hotel1.0 km
- Number Four Hotel1.0 km
- Hamilton House0.8 km
- Everley Guest House0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.4 km
- The Merchant House0.6 km
- The Milton Arms0.8 km
- The Three Marines0.9 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Basmati Takeaway1.0 km
- Curry Leaf0.4 km
- Ni Hao0.6 km
- Ocean City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
- + 45 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.5 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.6 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Square0.1 km
- Devonshire Square0.1 km
- Haslemere Road0.1 km
- Haslemere Road0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40AR · Data under Open Government Licence