Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO5 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO5 1AT.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /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: PO5 1AT 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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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO5 1AT has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

PO5 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Charles Dickens ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO5 1AT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00086016 (shared with 23 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 PO5 1AT. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1AT is moderate at 84 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 offences442
Anti-social behaviour162
Public order114
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft62

school Local Schools

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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.3 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Outstanding1098 pupils0.5 km
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

Good601 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Charter Academy

Requires Improvement833 pupils0.6 km
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Argos0.9 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Frontiers Afro Superstore0.6 km
  • Handy Stores0.6 km
  • + 82 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Electric Arms0.5 km
  • The Painter's Arms0.8 km
  • Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.7 km
  • Portsmouth Irish Centre0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.6 km
  • German Doner Kebab Portsmouth0.9 km
  • Nicholson Gardens0.5 km
  • Royal Albert Day Centre0.9 km
  • Sultan Shawarma0.4 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Great China Oriental Food Store0.8 km
  • Mediterranean Supermarket0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • Fox Box Cafe0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Harrietts Delivery0.6 km
  • Kam Too0.9 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hamilton House0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fratton0.5 km
  • Portsmouth & Southsea0.7 km
  • Portsmouth Harbour2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradford Junction0.2 km
  • Bradford Junction0.2 km
  • Somers Road0.2 km
  • Fratton Bridge0.3 km
  • Fratton Bridge0.3 km