Slindon Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 1AA is located in the Charles Dickens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slindon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8HD, PO1 1NL, PO1 1BE, PO1 1LA, PO1 1NA, PO1 1NB, PO1 1JU, PO1 1AZ, PO1 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO1 1AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 48.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 56% | 51.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO1 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 72.3% | 66.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 42.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 16.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 42.3% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.2% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 10% | 1.6% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 20.5% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.7% | 54.5% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 56.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 56.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 20.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 8.9% | -9.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 56.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 11.9% | 0.3% | 11.6% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slindon Street was 1016.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.4% higher than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Slindon Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 9th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 298.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Mail Centre And Crown Post Office Slindon Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £3,850,000 | 2018-02-09 | £4,283,294 |
The percentage of student residents living in PO1 1AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 611 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whody | 37 - 39 Arundel Street, Portsmouth | 105 yd | |
| Boba Bloom | 5 - 7 Arundel Street, Portsmouth | 147 yd | |
| Tee's Place | Club, The Surrey Arms | 168 yd | |
| Scoops Gelato | 106 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 176 yd | |
| Wendy's | 144 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggle | Club, The Surrey Arms | 168 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 20 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth | 275 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Public House, 18 Edinburgh Road | 275 yd | |
| The Mars Public House | 1-3 Church Path North, Portsmouth | 395 yd | |
| The Painter's Arms | The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner One | 122 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 176 yd | |
| Subway | 110 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 176 yd | |
| Greggs | 120 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 176 yd | |
| Ken's Fried Chicken | Shop, 104 Commercial Road | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Gatto | 105A Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 227 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 236 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 792 yd | |
| Morrisons Victory Retail Park | Morrisons, Flathouse Road | 829 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 104 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 494 yd | |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Hms Temeraire Victory Stadium UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 834 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.