St Marys Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 5PH 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 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 5QH, PO1 5PF, PO1 5HR, PO1 5PB, PO1 5HS, PO1 5HT, PO1 5HP, PO1 5LE, PO1 5PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO1 5PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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% | 50% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 31.2% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 36% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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 | 23.4% | 16.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 13.8% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81.2% | 75.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 82.5% | 70% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 69.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 13.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Road was 208.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.7% higher than the Fratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Fratton and the 110th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 18 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-13 | £118,255 |
| 56 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-12-06 | £212,187 |
| Flat 10 18 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-05-03 | £49,427 |
| 48A St Marys Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-11-01 | £118,236 |
| 50D St Marys Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-11-01 | £109,939 |
PO1 5PH 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 764 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 | 93 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,346 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 | 2,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,633 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,040 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 | 112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Kitchen | Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place | 310 yd | |
| Harriett's Desserts | 224 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 336 yd | |
| Royal Albert Day Centre | Brunel Court, Nutfield Place | 411 yd | |
| Central Point | 22-24, Kingston Road | 465 yd | |
| India Gate & Grillato | 1 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearer Arms | Public House, 72 Shearer Road | 270 yd | |
| Trafalgar Arms | 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 301 yd | |
| The Jameson Arms | 122 Church Road, Portsmouth | 402 yd | |
| The Electric Arms | Public House, 190 Fratton Road | 404 yd | |
| The Graham Arms | 51 George Street, Portsmouth | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Too | 44 St Marys Road, Portsmouth | 28 yd | |
| Paanchi | 234 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 301 yd | |
| The Grill Kitchen | 195 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 346 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 212 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 420 yd | |
| Fratton Fish Bar | 198 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 661 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 683 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 761 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 839 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 1,011 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 1,064 yd | |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,075 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.