PO5 1DX is a mixed residential area on Dufose Terrace, 0.1km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO5 1DX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £216k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00086537 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUFOSE TERRACE, PO5 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUFOSE TERRACE, PO5 1DX.
305
37
£ 32,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO5 1DX — age 37, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1DX. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 216,000
1 sales · Mean £ 216,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1DX is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Priory School
Ark Charter Academy
Craneswater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Fratton Food Store1.0 km
- Adam Food1.0 km
- Eleven Til 7 Food0.1 km
- H R Newsagents0.7 km
- His Glory Food Store0.7 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Hamilton House0.5 km
- Southsea Rocks Guesthouse1.0 km
- Stattons1.0 km
- The Clarence1.0 km
- Florence House0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.5 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Hong Kong Charlies0.7 km
- Sunlight And Twilight Club0.7 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
128 nearby- 2 Nice Cafe0.7 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Food At The Fat Fox0.2 km
- Fuegos Street0.2 km
- Garage Lounge0.2 km
- + 123 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Great China Oriental Food Store0.0 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local0.7 km
- New Kwiki Mart0.6 km
- Waitrose & Partners Southsea0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Efes Kebab1.0 km
- Jerry Yen Chinese And Asia Foods Takeaway0.3 km
- Kingdom Kebab And Pizza1.0 km
- Maeme's1.0 km
- + 45 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton1.0 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea1.0 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Outram Road0.1 km
- Outram Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51DX · Data under Open Government Licence