PO6 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Portsdown Hill Road, 0.3km from Widley in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For serious buyers, PO6 1BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £860k. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00086164 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSDOWN HILL ROAD, PO6 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSDOWN HILL ROAD, PO6 1BG.
350
50
£ 53,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO6 1BG 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.
Area Character
PO6 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £860k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1BG. The average age is 50.1. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 860,000
1 sales · Mean £ 860,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO6 1BG has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Solent Junior School
Purbrook Park School
Solent Infant School
Springfield School
Morelands Primary School
Court Lane Infant Academy
Court Lane Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Drayton Newsagents0.8 km
- Drayton Stores0.8 km
- Manic Bounce0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Drayton Havant Road0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- George Inn Portsdown Ltd0.2 km
- The Carlton Club0.5 km
- The Hampshire Rose0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Heaths Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Kassia0.8 km
- Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Spice Village0.7 km
- The Pacific0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- André's Food Bar0.8 km
- Drayton Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Fortune House0.7 km
- JK Wellness (Juice Bar)0.8 km
- Snack Shack0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Corner House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham2.0 km
- Hilsea2.9 km
- Bedhampton3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Farlington Avenue0.0 km
- Farlington Avenue0.1 km
- The George0.4 km
- The Brow0.4 km
- The George0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO61BG · Data under Open Government Licence