PO4 0DE is a mixed residential area on South Parade, 0.6km from Craneswater in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Eastney and Craneswater ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For serious buyers, PO4 0DE is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 76 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO4 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00179949 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH PARADE, PO4 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARADE, PO4 0DE.
119
76
£ 46,300 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 76, PO4 0DE is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 76). Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO4 0DE. The average age is 75.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 330,000
129 sales · Mean £ 316,490
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO4 0DE is moderate at 78 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
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Craneswater Junior School
Southsea Infant School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Cumberland Infant School
Devonshire Infant School
Fernhurst Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Croxton's Kitchen & Tap House1.0 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.8 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.8 km
- Kings Theatre0.9 km
- Leopold Tavern0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Drift Southsea1.0 km
- Pinsarkè Italian Pinseria Restaurant0.9 km
- Soprano's1.0 km
- The Monarch1.0 km
- The Vintage Eatery1.0 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Wild Thyme1.0 km
- Beaches 'N' Cream0.1 km
- Coffee Cabin0.9 km
- Emerald Lake City0.8 km
- Greek Cuisine Tony0.1 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Albert Road Food Store0.8 km
- Crushed And Cured Ltd.0.8 km
- Ice Cream Emporium0.1 km
- Marie Curie1.0 km
- Rainbow Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Albatross Guest House0.4 km
- Eskvale Guest House0.2 km
- Florence Arms/The Kitchen0.4 km
- St Margaret's Lodge0.3 km
- The Royal Beach Hotel0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- New Kwiki Mart0.8 km
- Waitrose & Partners Southsea1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton1.8 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea2.2 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.0 km
- Clarendon Road0.0 km
- South Parade Pier0.2 km
- South Parade Pier0.2 km
- South Parade Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO40DE · Data under Open Government Licence