PO5 1DH 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 1DH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 83 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00086016 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO5 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO5 1DH.
394
38
£ 32,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1DH 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
PO5 1DH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1DH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1DH is moderate at 83 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
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Priory School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Argos0.9 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.6 km
- Handy Stores0.7 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- The Electric Arms0.6 km
- The Painter's Arms0.8 km
- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 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
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.8 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Asda0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Fox Box Cafe1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Harrietts Delivery0.6 km
- Kam Too1.0 km
- + 52 more
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 Junction0.1 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Somers Road0.2 km
- Somers Road0.3 km
- Bradford Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51DH · Data under Open Government Licence