PO6 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Grant Road, 0.3km from Farlington in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Drayton and Farlington ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For serious buyers, PO6 1DU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k, up 7.8% 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00086160 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANT ROAD, PO6 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANT ROAD, PO6 1DU.
381
40
£ 54,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO6 1DU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. PO6 1DU's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £560k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO6 1DU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 462,000
15 sales · Mean £ 482,666
Terraced
£ 645,000
1 sales · Mean £ 645,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO6 1DU has low crime rates — 9 incidents 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
Solent Infant School
Solent Junior School
Morelands Primary School
Springfield School
Purbrook Park School
Riverside Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos Ltd1.0 km
- B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Candy Wise0.6 km
- Drayton Newsagents0.9 km
- Drayton Stores0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Carlton Club0.7 km
- The Sunshine Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics0.9 km
- Solo Snacks0.8 km
- Spice Village0.8 km
- The Pacific0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- André's Food Bar0.9 km
- Pearl Of The Orient0.4 km
- Snack Shack0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham2.5 km
- Bedhampton2.7 km
- Hilsea2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sunshine Inn0.3 km
- Sunshine Inn0.3 km
- Waterworks Road0.3 km
- Waterworks Road0.3 km
- Fort Purbrook0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO61DU · Data under Open Government Licence