Clarendon Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 4JA 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 Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 4JD, PO1 4HS, PO1 4HZ, PO1 4HT, PO1 4JQ, PO1 4JG, PO1 4JR, PO1 1QD, PO1 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO1 4JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.7% | 41.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 34.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.3% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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% | 38.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 19.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 6.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 4JA 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 35% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 14.2% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 20.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 8.7% | 19% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 17.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 71.6% | 58.5% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 74.2% | 71.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 71.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15.6% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 4.7% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarendon Street was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarendon Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 285th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-01-15 | £243,717 |
| 26 Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-12-04 | £238,348 |
| 18 Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2010-03-31 | £218,485 |
| 10 Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2003-09-23 | £354,787 |
| 12 Clarendon Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £112,995 | 2003-07-25 | £246,839 |
PO1 4JA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PO1 4JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,690 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 | 2,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,203 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,335 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 | 2,184 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 | 361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Day Centre | Brunel Court, Nutfield Place | 113 yd | |
| Interactiv | Landport Community Centre, Charles Street | 352 yd | |
| Bex's Cafe | Charles Street, Portsmouth | 352 yd | |
| Harriett's Desserts | 224 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 378 yd | |
| The Family Kitchen | Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 113 yd | |
| RNOC Club | 86 Lake Road, Portsmouth | 275 yd | |
| Trafalgar Arms | 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 344 yd | |
| The Electric Arms | Public House, 190 Fratton Road | 442 yd | |
| The Painter's Arms | The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paanchi | 234 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 344 yd | |
| The Grill Kitchen | 195 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 347 yd | |
| Kam Too | 44 St Marys Road, Portsmouth | 460 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 212 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 462 yd | |
| Fratton Fish Bar | 198 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 646 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 655 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 667 yd | |
| Morrisons Victory Retail Park | Morrisons, Flathouse Road | 734 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 180 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 896 yd | |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.