PO5 1EB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Montgomerie Road, 0.3km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO5 1EB offers 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00086510 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERIE ROAD, PO5 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERIE ROAD, PO5 1EB.
492
31
£ 32,000 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1EB 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 1EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1EB. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,250
12 sales · Mean £ 261,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1EB is moderate at 74 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
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Krazy Kaves1.0 km
- Boots0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.8 km
- Handy Stores0.9 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- C1 Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- The Electric Arms0.8 km
- Astoria0.9 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen0.9 km
- Froddington Arms0.5 km
- Outside In Food Court Bar0.7 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.8 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.7 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.7 km
- The Family Kitchen0.9 km
- Baja Mexicali1.0 km
- + 99 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Harrietts Delivery0.9 km
- Lees0.7 km
- Pizza 4 Tonight0.7 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
- Hamilton House0.1 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fratton0.6 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.8 km
- Portsmouth Harbour2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Bradford Junction0.1 km
- Somers Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51EB · Data under Open Government Licence