Coburg Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 1JA is located in the Charles Dickens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coburg Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 1RA, PO1 1QY, PO1 1PB, PO1 1QU, PO1 1NJ, PO1 1QT, PO1 1QZ, PO1 1NT, PO1 1PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 1JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 54.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 38.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 32.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 15.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
In the area around PO1 1JA this area, 39.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 39.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 21.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 13.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.6% | 76.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 81.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 81% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coburg Street was 243.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coburg Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 82nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Hall Coburg Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £18,197,138 | 2024-03-05 | £17,945,207 |
| Flat Unity Hall Coburg Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2019-03-11 | £965,733 |
| Flat Unity Hall Coburg Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2019-03-11 | £1,655,542 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Court Junior School Northam Street , Landport PO1 1JE | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Infant School Northam Street , PO1 1JE | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary School and Nursery Northam Street , PO1 1JE | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 681 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 | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,754 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 | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 992 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landport Adventure Playground | Arundel Street, Portsmouth | 75 yd | |
| Nicholson Gardens | Boarhunt Close, Portsmouth | 255 yd | |
| Sultan Shawarma | 107 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 268 yd | |
| Harriett's Desserts | 224 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 294 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 9 Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Electric Arms | Public House, 190 Fratton Road | 265 yd | |
| Trafalgar Arms | 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 317 yd | |
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 333 yd | |
| Froddington Arms | Public House, 55 Fratton Road | 367 yd | |
| John Jacques | 74-82, Fratton Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees | 232 Arundel Street, Portsmouth | 162 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 212 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 265 yd | |
| Fratton Fish Bar | 198 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 265 yd | |
| Peking Taste | 200 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 265 yd | |
| The Grill Kitchen | 195 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 263 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 298 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 426 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 564 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 688 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 747 yd | |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 914 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.