Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

TELEPHONE ROAD, PO4 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELEPHONE ROAD, PO4 0AY.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0AY 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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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO4 0AY spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.

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

PO4 0AY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Telephone Road, 0.5km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00085977 (shared with 4 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 0AY. 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 / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 224,000

24 sales · Mean £ 230,354

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

Crime around PO4 0AY is moderate at 64 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 offences295
Shoplifting107
Anti-social behaviour72
Other theft67
Public order62

school Local Schools

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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.2 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.3 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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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Wimborne Primary School

550 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Handy Stores0.7 km
  • Penhale News0.6 km
  • SPAR St Marys Road1.0 km
  • The Tropical Food Store0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.7 km
  • Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Froddington Arms0.4 km
  • Shepherds Crook0.8 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Nicholson Gardens0.9 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.6 km
  • The Family Kitchen0.8 km
  • 2 Nice Cafe0.2 km
  • Baffled Coffee Ltd0.1 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.9 km
  • Mediterranean Supermarket1.0 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Fox Box Cafe0.9 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.8 km
  • Lees0.7 km
  • McDonald's Fratton Delivery Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Priory School0.1 km
  • Priory School0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km
  • Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue0.2 km