Hanover Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 3BW 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 Hanover Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 3EW, PO1 3EL, PO1 3EH, PO1 3HR, PO1 3HA, PO1 3HB, PO1 3ER, PO1 3HD, PO1 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 3BW is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 41.4% | 46.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 58.6% | 53.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 3BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 57.5% | 68.8% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 19.4% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 54.6% | 43.5% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 35.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 16.8% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 23.5% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 23.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 30.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 68% | 64.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 10.8% | 2.4% | -8.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 66.7% | 63% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 11.3% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 13.7% | -8.1% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 62.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 4.2% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Street was 572.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.6% higher than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hanover Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 23rd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 199.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 411.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Calder House Hanover Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-10-05 | £176,148 |
| Flat 8 Calder House Hanover Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-09-05 | £215,682 |
| Flat 8 Calder House Hanover Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2005-12-19 | £118,264 |
PO1 3BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PO1 3BW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,725 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 | 3,776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukchinhon Japanese Restaurant | 62 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 147 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 7 The Hard, Portsmouth | 157 yd | |
| Tin Tin Restaurant | 28 The Hard, Portsmouth | 157 yd | |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse | Bar And Block Portsmouth, Queen Street | 157 yd | |
| Dark And Dirty Coffee | 45 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Maritime Club | 75-80, Queen Street | 70 yd | |
| Ship Anson | 10 The Hard, Portsmouth | 157 yd | |
| The Keppel's Head | 24 - 26 The Hard, Portsmouth | 163 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 21 The Hard, Portsmouth | 170 yd | |
| The Ship And Castle | 1-2 The Hard, Portsmouth | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompey Stand Up | 33 The Hard, Portsmouth | 179 yd | |
| Admirals Fish And Chips And Kebabs | 60 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 188 yd | |
| Alfa Tandoori | 61 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 188 yd | |
| Lush Bites | 135 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 190 yd | |
| Subway | 121-123, Queen Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard | 22 - 23 The Hard, Portsmouth | 157 yd | |
| Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 190 yd | |
| Peachland Chinese Supermarket | 129 - 131 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 190 yd | |
| Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express | 1 The Round House, Gunwharf Quays | 342 yd | |
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Pounds Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Portsmouth) (Closed) Gunwharf Quays | health and fitness suite | 491 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 | 625 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 721 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 932 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 134.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.