PO5 1AP is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Central Southsea ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO5 1AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00085997 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO5 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO5 1AP.
239
44
£ 46,200 /yr
39%
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
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in PO5 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1AP. The average age is 44.0. 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 1AP is moderate at 65 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
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Southsea Infant School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Priory School
Craneswater Junior School
Ark Charter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Bulgarian Shop1.0 km
- Albert Road Food Store0.5 km
- Crushed And Cured Ltd.0.5 km
- Marie Curie0.7 km
- Rainbow Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- The Merchant House0.9 km
- Duke Of Devonshire0.4 km
- Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms0.6 km
- Kings Theatre0.3 km
- Leopold Tavern0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Messy Chef0.9 km
- Bangerz 'n' Brewz0.4 km
- Bodrum Restaurant0.6 km
- Bubble And Pho0.7 km
- Carioca Emporio Ltd0.9 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Ocean City Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- Emerald Lake City0.6 km
- Ken's Kebab And Speedy Pizza0.5 km
- Oriental Pearl1.0 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Albatross Guest House0.7 km
- Eskvale Guest House1.0 km
- Florence Arms/The Kitchen0.9 km
- Everley Guest House1.0 km
- Southsea Rocks Guesthouse0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- New Kwiki Mart0.5 km
- Waitrose & Partners Southsea0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street0.8 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.9 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.1 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Outram Road0.0 km
- Outram Road0.0 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51AP · Data under Open Government Licence