PO5 1HD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Hudson Road, 0.3km from Southsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO5 1HD offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO5 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00086532 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUDSON ROAD, PO5 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUDSON ROAD, PO5 1HD.
518
24
£ 32,000 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO5 1HD 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
At 84% private renter occupancy, PO5 1HD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO5 1HD. The average age is 24.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 260,000
9 sales · Mean £ 260,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO5 1HD is above average at 90 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
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Ark Charter Academy
Priory School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
St Edmund's Catholic School
Southsea Infant School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Frontiers Afro Superstore0.9 km
- White And Sons1.0 km
- Fratton Food Store0.8 km
- Adam Food0.8 km
- Eleven Til 7 Food0.3 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Geek Retreat Portsmouth0.8 km
- Nicholson Gardens0.9 km
- Sultan Shawarma1.0 km
- 2 Nice Cafe0.6 km
- Baffled Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Great China Oriental Food Store0.3 km
- Mediterranean Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Anwar's Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Lees1.0 km
- Pizza 4 Tonight1.0 km
- Royal Palki0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Hamilton House0.4 km
- Uppermount House0.9 km
- Premier Inn (Thyme)0.8 km
- Pembroke Park Guest House0.9 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Mist Lounge Portsmouth0.6 km
- Portsmouth Irish Centre0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Hong Kong Charlies0.9 km
- Sunlight And Twilight Club1.0 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth & Southsea0.7 km
- Fratton0.9 km
- Portsmouth Harbour1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Outram Road0.2 km
- Outram Road0.3 km
- Elm Grove0.3 km
- Elm Grove0.3 km
- Elm Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO51HD · Data under Open Government Licence