Postcode report
Is PO6 4AE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PO6 4AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO6 4AE is a postcode in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO6 4AE, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO6 4AE are jobs and property market signals, while health 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 PO6 4AE is based on Portsmouth 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,117 residents, 4,316 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 38% 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 PO6 4AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £303k from 70 rolling sales, up 4.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO6 4AE can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 7 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 PO6 4AE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO6 4AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 40 HMO licences, 21 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 PO6 4AE
Is PO6 4AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 PO6 4AE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO6 4AE?
5 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 PO6 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO6 4AE?
LocaleIQ matched PO6 4AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO6 4AE?
The latest median sold price is £303k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO6 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 40 HMO licences, 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.