Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

GRANT ROAD, PO6 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANT ROAD, PO6 1DU.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Solent Infant School

Good261 pupils0.2 km
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Solent Junior School

Good361 pupils0.6 km
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Morelands Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km
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Springfield School

Good1099 pupils1.2 km
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Purbrook Park School

Good861 pupils1.3 km
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Riverside Community Special School

Outstanding127 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Carlton Club0.7 km
  • The Sunshine Inn0.3 km
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore1.0 km
fastfood

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