Cornwallis Crescent is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 4DD 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 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 4DB, PO1 4DE, PO1 4HD, PO1 4HB, PO1 4HA, PO1 4DF, PO1 4DA, PO1 4EG, PO1 4HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 4DD is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 50.9% | 44.1% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55.9% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 4DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 39.2% | 52.1% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 23.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 4.6% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (64.9%) 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 | 35.2% | 33.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 26.4% | 8.0% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around PO1 4DD this area, 35% 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 | 41.2% | 35% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.2% | 79.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 86.7% | 79.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 79.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwallis Crescent was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwallis Crescent has the 25th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 247th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 12 Cornwallis House Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-01-30 | £148,160 |
| Flat 27 Cornwallis House Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2021-08-17 | £118,913 |
| Flat 27 Cornwallis House Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-07 | £122,920 |
| Flat 15 Cornwallis House Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-12-11 | £145,638 |
| Flat 27 Cornwallis House Cornwallis Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-05-20 | £131,815 |
PO1 4DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Junior School Turner Road , PO1 4PN | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Infant School Turner Road , PO1 4PN | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Turner Road , PO1 4PN | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,567 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 | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 147 yd | |
| Taco Bell Portsmouth | 227 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 198 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd #89 Portsmouth - Commercial Road | 219 - 223 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 208 yd | |
| Tropics (Urban Metro Gym Ltd) | 2 Market Way, Portsmouth | 209 yd | |
| KFC Portsmouth - Commercial Road | 250 - 252 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Painter's Arms | The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road | 121 yd | |
| RNOC Club | 86 Lake Road, Portsmouth | 122 yd | |
| The Mars Public House | 1-3 Church Path North, Portsmouth | 167 yd | |
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 439 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Public House, 18 Edinburgh Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Po Young Chinese Takeaway | 5A Commercial Place, Portsmouth | 185 yd | |
| Dim Sum Hut | 229 - 231 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 193 yd | |
| South End Bagels | 225 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 200 yd | |
| Star Of Asia | 6 Market Way, Portsmouth | 209 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 217 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 322 yd | |
| Morrisons Victory Retail Park | Morrisons, Flathouse Road | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 680 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 809 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 276 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 960 yd | |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 975 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.