PO6 1BH is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Widley in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO6 1BH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00086159 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO6 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO6 1BH.
379
29
£ 54,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO6 1BH 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.
Area Character
At 92% private renter occupancy, PO6 1BH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1BH. The average age is 29.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO6 1BH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Solent Junior School
Solent Infant School
Purbrook Park School
Morelands Primary School
Springfield School
Court Lane Infant Academy
Court Lane Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Drayton Newsagents0.8 km
- Drayton Stores0.8 km
- Manic Bounce0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Drayton Havant Road0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- George Inn Portsdown Ltd0.4 km
- The Carlton Club0.5 km
- The Hampshire Rose0.7 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 Chips0.8 km
- Fortune House0.8 km
- JK Wellness (Juice Bar)0.8 km
- Snack Shack0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Corner House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham2.1 km
- Hilsea3.0 km
- Bedhampton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Farlington Avenue0.1 km
- Farlington Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO61BH · Data under Open Government Licence