Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

OLD RECTORY ROAD, PO6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY ROAD, PO6 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

381

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO6 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PO6 1AJ combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£335k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO6 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Old Rectory Road, 0.4km from Farlington in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

For serious buyers, PO6 1AJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 9.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PO6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00086160 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1AJ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

13 sales · Mean £ 298,807

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO6 1AJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Solent Infant School

Good261 pupils0.5 km
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Solent Junior School

Good361 pupils0.9 km
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Morelands Primary School

Good328 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield School

Good1099 pupils1.4 km
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Purbrook Park School

Good861 pupils1.5 km
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Riverside Community Special School

Outstanding127 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Candy Wise0.7 km
  • Manic Bounce0.9 km
  • Solent Seafood Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco Farlington Express0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sunshine Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics0.9 km
  • Solo Snacks0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pearl Of The Orient0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedhampton2.3 km
  • Cosham2.9 km
  • Hilsea3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • Sunshine Inn0.2 km
  • Sunshine Inn0.3 km
  • First Avenue0.4 km