PO4 0BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Percy Road, 0.8km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO4 0BL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00085983 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCY ROAD, PO4 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY ROAD, PO4 0BL.
385
33
£ 46,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0BL 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 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0BL. The average age is 32.9. 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
£ 213,500
41 sales · Mean £ 215,867
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0BL is moderate at 57 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
Devonshire Infant School
Fernhurst Junior School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Priory School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Wimborne Primary School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Southsea Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Bulgarian Shop0.7 km
- Krazy Kaves0.4 km
- Milton Road Service Station0.9 km
- Pretoria News0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.6 km
- The Merchant House0.7 km
- The Milton Arms0.9 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.8 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Bengal Spice0.8 km
- Messy Chef0.8 km
- Pompey Chimes0.6 km
- Bodrum Restaurant0.7 km
- Bubble And Pho0.7 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.9 km
- Asda0.7 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Curry Leaf0.6 km
- Ni Hao0.8 km
- Ocean City Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hamilton House0.6 km
- Everley Guest House0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.3 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.4 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Devonshire Square0.1 km
- Devonshire Square0.2 km
- Francis Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40BL · Data under Open Government Licence