Victoria Street is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 4NS 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 Victoria Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 4NB, PO1 4QQ, PO1 4NP, PO1 4QH, PO1 4NA, PO1 4NH, PO1 4QL, PO1 4NL, PO2 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 4NS, 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 | 45.3% | 53.4% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 54.7% | 46.6% | -8.1% | 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 | 41.4% | 40.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 31% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 36.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.9% | 25.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 31.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 84% | 78.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 82.4% | 73% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 72.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 15.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.8% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 191.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 126th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Victoria Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-02 | £250,370 |
| 19 Victoria Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-12-17 | £267,830 |
| 11 Victoria Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-02-02 | £253,483 |
| 11 Victoria Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2016-01-15 | £240,500 |
| 9 Victoria Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £146,200 | 2011-05-20 | £256,650 |
PO1 4NS 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 4NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,224 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 | 2,106 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 | 819 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving On Project Portsmouth | Block C Grafton Street, Portsmouth | 164 yd | |
| Residents Association (Community Room) | Wingfield Street, Portsmouth | 236 yd | |
| Pitt Street Community Kitchen | 315 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 392 yd | |
| Tropics (Urban Metro Gym Ltd) | 2 Market Way, Portsmouth | 410 yd | |
| MMD Shipping (Works Canteen) | Flathouse Quay, Portsmouth | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry House Lodge | 472 Mile End Road, Portsmouth | 300 yd | |
| RNOC Club | 86 Lake Road, Portsmouth | 435 yd | |
| The Painter's Arms | The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road | 504 yd | |
| The Mars Public House | 1-3 Church Path North, Portsmouth | 540 yd | |
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YY House | Cascades, Commercial Road | 132 yd | |
| King's Wok | 82 Sultan Road, Portsmouth | 244 yd | |
| Star Of Asia | 6 Market Way, Portsmouth | 410 yd | |
| Dim Sum Hut | 229 - 231 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 477 yd | |
| South End Bagels | 225 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Victory Retail Park | Morrisons, Flathouse Road | 276 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 696 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 722 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 829 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 585 yd | |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 45.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.