Postcode report
PO1 2AE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PO1 2AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO1 2AE is a postcode in Charles Dickens, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO1 2AE, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO1 2AE are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO1 2AE is based on Portsmouth 024 Census 2021. It covers 8,089 residents, 4,446 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 46% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near PO1 2AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £211k from 45 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO1 2AE can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO1 2AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO1 2AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,070 HMO licences, 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO1 2AE
Is PO1 2AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO1 2AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO1 2AE?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO1 2AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PO1 2AE?
LocaleIQ matched PO1 2AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO1 2AE?
The latest median sold price is £211k based on 45 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO1 2AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,070 HMO licences, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.