Is PO4 0BZ a safe place to live?

PO4 0BZ has a moderate crime rate of 72 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Portsmouth.

How much do houses cost in PO4 0BZ?

The average property price in PO4 0BZ is currently around £156k.

What is the population of PO4 0BZ?

The population for the PO4 0BZ area is approximately 395 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

FAWCETT ROAD, PO4 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAWCETT ROAD, PO4 0BZ.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

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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 0BZ 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

PO4 0BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 30.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO4 0BZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Fawcett Road, 0.4km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO4 0BZ offers 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0BZ 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 0BZ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

7 sales · Mean £ 143,128

Terraced

£ 178,500

4 sales · Mean £ 183,000

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

Crime around PO4 0BZ is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences303

Anti-social behaviour95

Other theft75

Public order75

Shoplifting69

school Local Schools

Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.0 km

Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.4 km

Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.4 km

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.5 km

Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.5 km

Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.5 km

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km

Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

Good601 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby

Krazy Kaves0.6 km
Pretoria News0.8 km
Spar0.7 km
Tesco Fratton Extra0.8 km
Winter Road News0.9 km
+ 68 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby

Shepherds Crook0.9 km
Duke Of Devonshire0.9 km
Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.9 km
Kings Theatre1.0 km
Leopold Tavern1.0 km
+ 28 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby

Pompey Chimes0.8 km
Bodrum Restaurant0.9 km
Bubble And Pho1.0 km
It's Mustard1.0 km
Kadir's Indian Street Kitchen1.0 km
+ 68 more

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

7 nearby

Lidl0.5 km
New Kwiki Mart0.9 km
Great China Oriental Food Store0.8 km
Mediterranean Supermarket0.9 km
Asda0.4 km
+ 2 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby

Curry Leaf0.9 km
Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
Wok And Chips1.0 km
Emerald Lake City1.0 km
Ken's Kebab And Speedy Pizza1.0 km
+ 50 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby

Hamilton House0.3 km
Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Fratton0.2 km
Portsmouth & Southsea1.0 km
Portsmouth Harbour2.3 km

Bus Stops

Fratton Bridge0.1 km
Priory School0.1 km
Priory School0.1 km
Fratton Bridge0.1 km
Fratton Rail Station0.2 km