PO5 1EE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Fraser Road, 0.4km from Guildhall in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO5 1EE offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Portsmouth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00086518 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRASER ROAD, PO5 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRASER ROAD, PO5 1EE.
348
28
£ 32,000 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1EE 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 1EE is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1EE. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 243,357
8 sales · Mean £ 246,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1EE is moderate at 88 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
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Ark Charter Academy
Priory School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
St Edmund's Catholic School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.7 km
- Handy Stores1.0 km
- Penhale News0.9 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- The Electric Arms0.9 km
- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Astoria0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.7 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.7 km
- Sultan Shawarma0.8 km
- The Family Kitchen1.0 km
- 2 Nice Cafe0.5 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.4 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Harrietts Delivery1.0 km
- Lees0.8 km
- Pizza 4 Tonight0.8 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hamilton House0.2 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.7 km
- Fratton0.7 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Somers Road0.1 km
- Somers Road0.2 km
- Bradford Junction0.2 km
- Bradford Junction0.2 km
- Bradford Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51EE · Data under Open Government Licence