Fratton Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 5DL is located in the Charles Dickens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 5BZ, PO1 5AA, PO1 5AB, PO1 1PR, PO1 5DF, PO1 5AH, PO1 5EH, PO1 5BX, PO1 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 5DL is primarily male, with 58.5% 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 | 48.3% | 41.5% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 58.5% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 11.2% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -33.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 26.8% | 34.1% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| Widowed | 18% | 12.1% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 (47.9%) 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 | 18% | 16.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -31.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 34.1% | 35.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 22.4% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 5DL this area, 44% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 25.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 81.4% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
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 | 86.3% | 79.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 78.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.3% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fratton Road was 324.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% higher than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fratton Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 50th highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Tower Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £1,760,000 | 2023-07-13 | £1,649,555 |
| Venture Tower Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2021-12-17 | £1,606,222 |
| Roofspace Venture Tower Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-06-22 | £334,186 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO1 5DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penbridge Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Junior School Northam Street , Landport PO1 1JE | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Infant School Northam Street , PO1 1JE | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 740 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 | 2,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,888 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 | 2,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 85 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 28 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 9 Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 36 yd | |
| Café Victory | Unit 101, Victory Business Centre | 61 yd | |
| King's Cafe And Coffee Shop | Unit 219, Victory Business Centre | 61 yd | |
| Lady Janes | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froddington Arms | Public House, 55 Fratton Road | 40 yd | |
| John Jacques | 74-82, Fratton Road | 129 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Lucknow Street, Portsmouth | 175 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rail Social Club | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 285 yd | |
| The Electric Arms | Public House, 190 Fratton Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 63 - 65 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 11 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood At Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 36 yd | |
| Anwar's Indian Takeaway | 84 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 63 yd | |
| Royal Palki | 45 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 74 yd | |
| Efes Kebab | 29 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 36 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 74 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 99 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 718 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 405 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 787 yd | |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 942 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.