Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

FAWCETT ROAD, PO4 0DB House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO4 0DB 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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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO4 0DB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).

home £161,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO4 0DB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Fawcett Road, 0.5km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO4 0DB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% 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: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00085980 (shared with 7 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 0DB. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

2 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Flat

£ 140,000

5 sales · Mean £ 132,700

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

Crime around PO4 0DB 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 offences275
Shoplifting107
Anti-social behaviour69
Public order67
Other theft66

school Local Schools

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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.1 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.2 km
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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Southsea Infant School

Good183 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Handy Stores0.8 km
  • Penhale News0.6 km
  • The Tropical Food Store0.8 km
  • White And Sons0.7 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.8 km
  • Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Irish Centre0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Froddington Arms0.5 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Nicholson Gardens0.9 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.6 km
  • The Family Kitchen0.9 km
  • 2 Nice Cafe0.1 km
  • Baffled Coffee Ltd0.0 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.7 km
  • Mediterranean Supermarket0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • C1 Chinese Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Fox Box Cafe1.0 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.9 km
  • Lees0.7 km
  • McDonald's Fratton Delivery Kitchen0.8 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

  • Fratton0.3 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea1.1 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory School0.1 km
  • Priory School0.1 km
  • Jessie Road0.1 km
  • Jessie Road0.1 km
  • Talbot Road0.2 km