Cornwallis Crescent is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 4DB 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 Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, PO1 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 4DA, PO1 4DD, PO1 4HA, PO1 4TG, PO1 4HB, PO1 4BP, PO1 4DE, PO1 4EG, PO1 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO1 4DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 45.7% | 68% | 22.3% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 19.4% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17% | 6.6% | -10.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 22.2% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 20.4% | 15.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.4% | 72.2% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 82.3% | 69.4% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 10% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 69.6% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.8% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwallis Crescent was 698.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.0% higher than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwallis Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 13th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 398.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 11 Foley House Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,560 | 2003-06-30 | £57,558 |
The percentage of student residents living in PO1 4DB 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) | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community 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 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,124 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 | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,570 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 | 2,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Tea Bar | 20 - 22 Lake Road, Portsmouth | 129 yd | |
| Tropics (Urban Metro Gym Ltd) | 2 Market Way, Portsmouth | 146 yd | |
| Taco Bell Portsmouth | 227 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 150 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd #89 Portsmouth - Commercial Road | 219 - 223 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 163 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab Portsmouth | 213 - 215 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Painter's Arms | The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road | 118 yd | |
| The Mars Public House | 1-3 Church Path North, Portsmouth | 157 yd | |
| RNOC Club | 86 Lake Road, Portsmouth | 184 yd | |
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 502 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Public House, 18 Edinburgh Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dim Sum Hut | 229 - 231 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 143 yd | |
| Star Of Asia | 6 Market Way, Portsmouth | 146 yd | |
| South End Bagels | 225 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 154 yd | |
| Po Young Chinese Takeaway | 5A Commercial Place, Portsmouth | 159 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 217 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 316 yd | |
| Morrisons Victory Retail Park | Morrisons, Flathouse Road | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 658 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 867 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 955 yd | |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 995 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 | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.