Area Information for Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX

Long Curtain Road in Southsea is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the St Thomas ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Portsmouth South. This page combines information for the address Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX, 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Portsmouth
Ward St Thomas
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 (St Thomas), 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 Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX 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 Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX:

Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3AX
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3AA
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3AB
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3AD
Southsea Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3AP
Southsea Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3AU

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

The area containing Long Curtain Road, 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 12
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 71
Flat (Purpose-Built) 35
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Long Curtain Road, Southsea contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 48% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 51
Owned with Mortgage 15
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 49
Rent Free 0
Total 132

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 31
Two People 56
Three People 21
Four People 19
Five People 5
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 134

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Long Curtain Road, Southsea consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 31
Family Household 97
Other Household 6
Total 134

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 76
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 132

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 155
Female 161
Total 316

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 28
5-9 19
10-14 13
15-19 7
20-24 15
25-29 6
30-34 20
35-39 17
40-44 28
45-49 21
50-54 37
55-59 16
60-64 8
65-69 10
70-74 15
75-79 19
80-84 16
85+ 17
Total 312

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PO5 3XX 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 48
Married 173
Separated 3
Divorced 13
Widowed 17
Total 254

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 174
Good 96
Fair 37
Bad 8
Very Bad 1
Total 316

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Long Curtain Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 59% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 149
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 27
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 29
Other 4
Total 254

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 276
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 8
Chinese 1
Other Asian 3
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 1
Other 10
Total 315

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 271
European Union 21
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 12
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 316

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 271
10+ Years 29
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 316

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 3XX.

Passport(s) Held
None 20
United Kingdom 282
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 3

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 82
Christian 191
Buddhist 0
Hindu 10
Jewish 5
Muslim 8
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 25
Total 322

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Thomas ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% 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 114
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 13
Retired 77
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 7
Total 256

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 38
Professional Occupations 42
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 28
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 147

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 81
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 62
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 18
Full-time Student 13
Total 252

Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX is within the St Thomas 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 Long Curtain Road
Neighbourhood Team Address St Thomas
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2DG
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 3XX. 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 3XX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest railway station is Southsea Hoverport, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southsea Hoverport 280 yards
Portsmouth Harbour 0.7 miles
Portsmouth & Southsea 0.9 miles
Fratton 1.4 miles
Hilsea 3.4 miles
Cosham 4.1 miles
Ryde Pier Head 4.2 miles
Portchester 4.4 miles
Ryde Hoverport 4.5 miles
Ryde Esplanade 4.5 miles
Ryde St Johns Road 4.9 miles
Smallbrook Junction 5.7 miles
Fareham 6 miles
Bedhampton 6.6 miles
Havant 7 miles
Warblington 7.5 miles
Brading 7.7 miles
Emsworth 8.4 miles
Sandown 9.4 miles
Swanwick 9.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest is St Jude's CofE Primary School, approximately 460 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest is Portsmouth High School GDST, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Portsmouth High School GDST 650 yards  
Ark Charter Academy 0.9 miles
    
Mayville High School 1 mile  
St Edmund's Catholic School 1.1 miles
    
Priory School 1.2 miles
    
Madani Academy 1.6 miles  
The Portsmouth Academy 1.7 miles
    
Miltoncross Academy 2 miles
    
King's Academy Bay House 2.7 miles
    
Mayfield School (All Through) 2.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest is Trafalgar Medical Group Practice, approximately 740 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 Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest is University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, approximately half a mile 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 9 closest hospitals to Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest is St Mary, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Long Curtain Road, Southsea, PO5 3XX. The nearest is Percy Harrison Opticians, approximately 0.5 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.


 

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Broadband in PO5 3XX

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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