PO4 0BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Goldsmith Avenue, 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 working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00179941 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDSMITH AVENUE, PO4 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDSMITH AVENUE, PO4 0BS.
438
30
£ 46,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO4 0BS 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.
Area Character
PO4 0BS is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 53% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0BS. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0BS is moderate at 73 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
Priory School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Fernhurst Junior School
Devonshire Infant School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Krazy Kaves0.5 km
- Pretoria News0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tesco Fratton Extra0.6 km
- Winter Road News0.8 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Shepherds Crook0.8 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms1.0 km
- The Bold Forester1.0 km
- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Pompey Chimes0.7 km
- Bubble And Pho1.0 km
- Kadir's Indian Street Kitchen1.0 km
- 2 Nice Cafe0.3 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store1.0 km
- Asda0.4 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Curry Leaf0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Wok And Chips0.9 km
- Royal Palki0.3 km
- Efes Kebab0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hamilton House0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.1 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.2 km
- Portsmouth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
- Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Fratton Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40BS · Data under Open Government Licence