Postcode report
Is PO6 4SS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PO6 4SS: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO6 4SS 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 4SS, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO6 4SS are health and local prosperity, 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 PO6 4SS is based on Portsmouth 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,386 residents, 1,659 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 16% 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 PO6 4SS, 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 4SS can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 10 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 4SS 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 4SS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 HMO licences, 13 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 4SS
Is PO6 4SS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 35% 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 4SS?
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 4SS?
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 4SS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO6 4SS?
LocaleIQ matched PO6 4SS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO6 4SS?
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 4SS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 24 HMO licences, 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.