Postcode report
PO1 5AE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Portsmouth
About PO1 5AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO1 5AE is a postcode in Fratton, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO1 5AE, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO1 5AE are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity 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 5AE is based on Portsmouth 028 Census 2021. It covers 5,308 residents, 10,105 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 14% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 68% 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 1/10.
For property prices near PO1 5AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £211k from 100 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO1 5AE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO1 5AE 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 5AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,079 HMO licences, 44 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 5AE
Is PO1 5AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% 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 5AE?
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 5AE?
12 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 5AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO1 5AE?
LocaleIQ matched PO1 5AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO1 5AE?
The latest median sold price is £211k based on 100 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO1 5AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,079 HMO licences, 44 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.