Area Information for Southsea, PO4 0TX

This postcode in Southsea is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Eastney and Craneswater ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Portsmouth South. This page combines information for the address Southsea, PO4 0TX, 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 December 1996. 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 Eastney and Craneswater
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 flats, 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 (Eastney and Milton), 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 0TX.

Nearby Services

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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 0TX 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 0TX:

South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0SH
South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0TB
South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0TR
Kirkstall Road, Southsea, PO4 0SX
South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0SN
Eastern Villas Road, Southsea, PO4 0TD

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 flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 100
Flat (Converted) 11
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 17
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 139
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southsea contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 30% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 35
Owned with Mortgage 15
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 39
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 43
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 137

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 84
Two People 39
Three People 11
Four People 3
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 137

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southsea consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 84
Family Household 45
Other Household 10
Total 139

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 64
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 140

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 102
Female 105
Total 207

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 1
10-14 4
15-19 3
20-24 5
25-29 21
30-34 19
35-39 11
40-44 12
45-49 12
50-54 13
55-59 8
60-64 17
65-69 12
70-74 20
75-79 13
80-84 13
85+ 14
Total 204

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PO4 0TX does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 76
Married 56
Separated 8
Divorced 36
Widowed 19
Total 195

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 87
Good 75
Fair 38
Bad 9
Very Bad 1
Total 210

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) 83
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 28
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 29
Other 6
Total 195

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 95% 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 196
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Other Asian 3
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 1
Total 206

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 162
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 5
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 206

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 162
10+ Years 16
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 205

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 0TX.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 158
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 1
British Overseas Territories 0

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 62
Christian 126
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 3
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 16
Total 207

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Eastney and Craneswater ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 63
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 73
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 5
Total 197

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 20
Professional Occupations 25
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 101

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 34
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 13
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 18
Full-time Student 5
Total 196

Southsea, PO4 0TX is within the Eastney and Milton 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 0TX
Neighbourhood Team Address Eastney and Milton
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 0TX. 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 0TX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southsea, PO4 0TX. The nearest railway station is Southsea Hoverport, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southsea Hoverport 1 mile
Fratton 1.2 miles
Portsmouth & Southsea 1.4 miles
Portsmouth Harbour 1.8 miles
Hilsea 3.5 miles
Cosham 4.4 miles
Ryde Pier Head 4.5 miles
Ryde Hoverport 4.7 miles
Ryde Esplanade 4.7 miles
Ryde St Johns Road 5.1 miles
Portchester 5.2 miles
Smallbrook Junction 5.7 miles
Bedhampton 6.3 miles
Havant 6.8 miles
Fareham 7.1 miles
Warblington 7.1 miles
Brading 7.4 miles
Emsworth 7.9 miles
Southbourne 8.9 miles
Sandown 9.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southsea, PO4 0TX. The nearest is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, approximately 550 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southsea, PO4 0TX. The nearest is Mayville High School, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Mayville High School 470 yards  
Portsmouth High School GDST 0.9 miles  
Priory School 1.1 miles November 2022
    
Ark Charter Academy 1.3 miles December 2024
St Edmund's Catholic School 1.4 miles February 2016
    
Miltoncross Academy 1.7 miles January 2023
    
The Portsmouth Academy 1.8 miles April 2017
    
Madani Academy 1.8 miles  
Mayfield School (All Through) 3 miles November 2022
    
Admiral Lord Nelson School 3 miles March 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southsea, PO4 0TX. The nearest is Craneswater Group Practice, approximately 550 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 0TX. The nearest is mydentist, Palmerston Road, Portsmouth, approximately 0.6 miles 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 8 closest hospitals to Southsea, PO4 0TX. The nearest is Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, St Mary's Portsmouth, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southsea, PO4 0TX. The nearest is Percy Harrison Opticians, 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.