Kent Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 3PL is located in the Charles Dickens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kent Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 3PJ, PO1 3HB, PO1 3HD, PO1 3AR, PO1 3BX, PO1 3EL, PO1 3DR, PO1 3HA, PO1 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 3PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 56.4% | 53.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 43.6% | 46.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 39.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 23.7% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17% | 21.7% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30% | 26.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -22.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 26.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around PO1 3PL this area, 34% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.5% | 34% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 17.3% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 79.4% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 90.8% | 79.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 80.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Street was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 187th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 79 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-01-07 | £184,167 |
| 57 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,888 | 2017-08-08 | £190,347 |
| Flat 79 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-04-12 | £181,968 |
| 73 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2014-03-28 | £196,790 |
| 57 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-07-21 | £170,479 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO1 3PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,731 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 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,407 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 | 2,423 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,692 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 | 3,811 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 | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 939 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 7 The Hard, Portsmouth | 200 yd | |
| Tin Tin Restaurant | 28 The Hard, Portsmouth | 200 yd | |
| Yukchinhon Japanese Restaurant | 62 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 228 yd | |
| Parade Tea Room | Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth | 233 yd | |
| The Cornish Bakery | R18, East Building | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keppel's Head | 24 - 26 The Hard, Portsmouth | 189 yd | |
| Royal Maritime Club | 75-80, Queen Street | 199 yd | |
| Ship Anson | 10 The Hard, Portsmouth | 200 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 21 The Hard, Portsmouth | 209 yd | |
| The Ship And Castle | 1-2 The Hard, Portsmouth | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Coffee Harbour | St Georges Church, St Georges Square | 109 yd | |
| Pompey Stand Up | 33 The Hard, Portsmouth | 163 yd | |
| Admirals Fish And Chips And Kebabs | 60 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 243 yd | |
| Alfa Tandoori | 61 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 243 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | S79 To S80, Central Management Suite | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard | 22 - 23 The Hard, Portsmouth | 200 yd | |
| Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express | 1 The Round House, Gunwharf Quays | 227 yd | |
| Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 276 yd | |
| Peachland Chinese Supermarket | 129 - 131 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 276 yd | |
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Pounds Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Portsmouth) (Closed) Gunwharf Quays | health and fitness suite | 434 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 | 518 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 602 yd |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 802 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 955 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.