Area Information for Southsea, PO4 0TU

This postcode in Southsea is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Central Southsea ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Portsmouth South. This page combines information for the address Southsea, PO4 0TU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PO4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1998. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Portsmouth
Ward Central Southsea
Constituency Portsmouth South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Central Southsea and St Judes), and the Hampshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Southsea, PO4 0TU.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Southsea, PO4 0TU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Southsea, PO4 0TU:

Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0LG
Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0LE
Trevor Road, Southsea, PO4 0LW
Graham Road, Southsea, PO4 0LN
Northcote Road, Southsea, PO4 0LH
Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0LQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PO4 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Southsea consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 60
Flat (Purpose-Built) 18
Flat (Converted) 20
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 110
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southsea contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 23
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 47
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 109

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 42
Two People 25
Three People 11
Four People 14
Five People 14
Six People 2
Seven People 3
8+ People 2
Total 113

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 42
Family Household 35
Other Household 36
Total 113

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 46
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 111

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Portsmouth South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 151
Female 141
Total 292

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Central Southsea ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 2
5-9 5
10-14 4
15-19 22
20-24 119
25-29 26
30-34 24
35-39 13
40-44 9
45-49 9
50-54 13
55-59 14
60-64 9
65-69 10
70-74 4
75-79 5
80-84 4
85+ 2
Total 294

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of PO4 0TU there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 73% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 212
Married 38
Separated 2
Divorced 17
Widowed 11
Total 280

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 130
Good 112
Fair 38
Bad 9
Very Bad 3
Total 292

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 73
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 123
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 6
Total 279

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 74% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 216
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 7
Pakistani 3
Bangladeshi 19
Chinese 5
Other Asian 3
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 3
Arab 2
Other 16
Total 292

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 216
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 293

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 216
10+ Years 38
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 13
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 294

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PO4 0TU.

Passport(s) Held
None 22
United Kingdom 230
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 4
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 146
Christian 86
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 1
Muslim 30
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 23
Total 294

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Central Southsea ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 44% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 69
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 122
Retired 21
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 5
Total 280

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 25
Total 138

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 9
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 14
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 122
Total 278

Southsea, PO4 0TU is within the Central Southsea and St Judes policing neighbourhood, under the Hampshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near PO4 0TU
Neighbourhood Team Address Central Southsea and St Judes
Southsea Fire Station
170 Somers Road
Southsea
PO5 4LU
Force Website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to PO4 0TU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PO4 0TU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest railway station is Fratton, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Fratton 0.6 miles
Portsmouth & Southsea 1 mile
Southsea Hoverport 1.2 miles
Portsmouth Harbour 1.6 miles
Hilsea 2.9 miles
Cosham 3.8 miles
Portchester 4.7 miles
Ryde Pier Head 5.1 miles
Ryde Hoverport 5.3 miles
Ryde Esplanade 5.3 miles
Ryde St Johns Road 5.7 miles
Bedhampton 5.7 miles
Havant 6.1 miles
Smallbrook Junction 6.4 miles
Warblington 6.5 miles
Fareham 6.8 miles
Emsworth 7.4 miles
Brading 8.1 miles
Southbourne 8.4 miles
Rowlands Castle 8.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest is Craneswater Junior School, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Craneswater Junior School 330 yards March 2017
    
Southsea Infant School 390 yards June 2018
    
Bramble Infant School and Nursery 440 yards March 2019
    
Devonshire Infant School 660 yards March 2017
    
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School 710 yards February 2016
    
Fernhurst Junior School 730 yards November 2017
    
Cumberland Infant School half a mile December 2022
    
Wimborne Primary School 0.6 miles June 2023
    
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles June 2024
    
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy 0.7 miles November 2018
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest is Mayville High School, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Mayville High School 770 yards  
Priory School half a mile November 2022
    
Ark Charter Academy 0.8 miles December 2024
Portsmouth High School GDST 0.8 miles  
St Edmund's Catholic School 0.9 miles February 2016
    
Miltoncross Academy 1.1 miles January 2023
    
The Portsmouth Academy 1.1 miles April 2017
    
Madani Academy 1.2 miles  
Admiral Lord Nelson School 2.3 miles March 2017
    
Mayfield School (All Through) 2.3 miles November 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest is Heyward Road Surgery, approximately 420 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest is Southsea Orthodontic Practice, approximately 650 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest is Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, St Mary's Portsmouth, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southsea, PO4 0TU. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Southsea, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.