Area Information for Southsea, PO5 1JD

This postcode in Southsea is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the St Jude ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Portsmouth South. This page combines information for the address Southsea, PO5 1JD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PO5 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 February 2004. 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 St Jude
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 social rental housing. 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, PO5 1JD.

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, PO5 1JD 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, PO5 1JD:

Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JP
Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JY
Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JG
Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1AQ
Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PO5 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 10
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 33
Flat (Purpose-Built) 62
Flat (Converted) 15
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 9
Residence in Commercial Building 8
Total 161
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southsea contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 38
Owned with Mortgage 33
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 42
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 40
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 3
Total 159

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 83
Two People 40
Three People 21
Four People 9
Five People 9
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 162

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 83
Family Household 62
Other Household 10
Total 155

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 69
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 159

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 54% male.

Gender
Male 160
Female 134
Total 294

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 8
5-9 8
10-14 9
15-19 10
20-24 32
25-29 28
30-34 22
35-39 10
40-44 10
45-49 17
50-54 16
55-59 21
60-64 20
65-69 24
70-74 13
75-79 21
80-84 14
85+ 13
Total 296

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PO5 1JD 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 116
Married 78
Separated 5
Divorced 47
Widowed 22
Total 268

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 144
Good 80
Fair 52
Bad 15
Very Bad 3
Total 294

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) 128
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 51
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14
No GCSEs or Equivalent 41
Other 5
Total 269

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 87% 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 255
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 1
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 16
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 2
Arab 7
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 213
European Union 36
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 29
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 294

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 213
10+ Years 53
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 11
Total 297

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 PO5 1JD.

Passport(s) Held
None 18
United Kingdom 231
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 38
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 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 135
Christian 122
Buddhist 3
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 22
Total 294

Economic Activity Embed This

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 89
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 30
Retired 75
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 3
Total 269

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 36
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 145

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 51
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 47
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 29
Full-time Student 29
Total 266

Southsea, PO5 1JD 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 PO5 1JD
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 PO5 1JD. 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 PO5 1JD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southsea, PO5 1JD. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Portsmouth & Southsea 0.6 miles
Southsea Hoverport 0.6 miles
Fratton 0.8 miles
Portsmouth Harbour 1 mile
Hilsea 2.9 miles
Cosham 3.7 miles
Portchester 4.4 miles
Ryde Pier Head 4.7 miles
Ryde Hoverport 5 miles
Ryde Esplanade 5 miles
Ryde St Johns Road 5.4 miles
Bedhampton 6 miles
Smallbrook Junction 6.2 miles
Fareham 6.3 miles
Havant 6.4 miles
Warblington 6.9 miles
Emsworth 7.8 miles
Brading 8 miles
Southbourne 8.8 miles
Rowlands Castle 9.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southsea, PO5 1JD. The nearest is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery, approximately 140 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southsea, PO5 1JD. The nearest is Portsmouth High School GDST, approximately 480 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Portsmouth High School GDST 480 yards  
Ark Charter Academy 760 yards December 2024
Priory School 0.6 miles November 2022
    
St Edmund's Catholic School 0.6 miles February 2016
    
Mayville High School 0.6 miles  
Madani Academy 1.1 miles  
The Portsmouth Academy 1.1 miles April 2017
    
Miltoncross Academy 1.4 miles January 2023
    
Mayfield School (All Through) 2.3 miles November 2022
    
Admiral Lord Nelson School 2.5 miles March 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southsea, PO5 1JD. The nearest is Trafalgar Medical Group Practice, approximately 660 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, PO5 1JD. The nearest is Southsea Orthodontic Practice, approximately 470 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 8 closest hospitals to Southsea, PO5 1JD. The nearest is St Mary, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southsea, PO5 1JD. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Southsea, approximately 490 yards 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.