PO5 1AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00086510 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO5 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO5 1AD.
492
31
£ 32,000 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1AD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO5 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1AD. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1AD is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
Priory School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
St Edmund's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Krazy Kaves0.9 km
- Pretoria News1.0 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Electric Arms0.8 km
- Astoria1.0 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen1.0 km
- Froddington Arms0.5 km
- Outside In Food Court Bar0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.8 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.7 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.6 km
- The Family Kitchen0.9 km
- Bridge Cafe0.5 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Harrietts Delivery0.8 km
- Lees0.6 km
- Pizza 4 Tonight0.6 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.9 km
- Hamilton House0.1 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.5 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.8 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Junction0.0 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Somers Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51AD · Data under Open Government Licence