Shakespeare Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 5LF is located in the Fratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shakespeare Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 5LL, PO1 5LE, PO1 5LD, PO1 5LP, PO1 5LX, PO1 5PF, PO1 5LU, PO1 5LB, PO1 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO1 5LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 52% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 30.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.9% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 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 | 50% | 43.7% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.7% | 21.3% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 16.4% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 26.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.5% | 89.6% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 87.2% | 81.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 81.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Road was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Fratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Fratton and the 71st lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Shakespeare Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2025-12-18 | £216,388 |
| 82 Shakespeare Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-07-18 | £214,560 |
| 64 Shakespeare Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-04-15 | £200,521 |
| 36 Shakespeare Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-01 | £203,539 |
| 16 Shakespeare Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-04 | £210,890 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Infant and Nursery School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penbridge Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 5,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,019 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 | 308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 972 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point | 22-24, Kingston Road | 420 yd | |
| India Gate & Grillato | 1 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 436 yd | |
| The Family Kitchen | Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place | 476 yd | |
| Rec Café | Kiosk, Kingston Recreation Ground | 484 yd | |
| Harriett's Desserts | 224 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearer Arms | Public House, 72 Shearer Road | 102 yd | |
| The Graham Arms | 51 George Street, Portsmouth | 336 yd | |
| Trafalgar Arms | 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd | |
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 551 yd | |
| The Electric Arms | Public House, 190 Fratton Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Too | 44 St Marys Road, Portsmouth | 156 yd | |
| Fresh Roast Pots | 41-43, Kingston Road | 420 yd | |
| Ha Ha Chinese Take Away | 68 New Road, Portsmouth | 462 yd | |
| Paanchi | 234 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd | |
| Shirin Kebab House | Shop, 58 Kingston Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 774 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 818 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 843 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 1,039 yd | |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.