Inverness Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 5QU 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 Inverness Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 5QN, PO1 5QS, PO1 5QP, PO1 5QW, PO2 7RB, PO1 5RB, PO2 7QL, PO1 5QX, PO1 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO1 5QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 58.2% | 55.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 41.8% | 44.7% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 31% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16% | 20.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 22.5% | 26.9% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 17.8% |
| Widowed | 26.2% | 17.6% | -8.6% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 (58.3%) 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 | 25% | 30% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 27.9% | 25.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around PO1 5QU this area, 37.2% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.4% | 37.2% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 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% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.4% | 94.1% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 87.5% | 78.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 16.5% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 78.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inverness Road was 170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% higher than the Fratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Inverness Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Fratton and the 137th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Inverness House Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-04-28 | £103,103 |
| 2B Inverness House Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2025-04-15 | £127,674 |
| 23 Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2020-08-21 | £113,969 |
| 2C Inverness House Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-02-05 | £119,414 |
| 2D Inverness House Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-01-25 | £140,960 |
PO1 5QU 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 retired residents living in PO1 5QU 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 | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,942 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 | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredith Infant School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredith Infant School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | - not rated | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 5,132 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 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community 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 | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,761 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 | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 1,714 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 | 363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 617 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community special school | 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 | 137 yd | |
| India Gate & Grillato | 1 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 170 yd | |
| Yan Woo | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 174 yd | |
| The New Taj Mahal | 54 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 187 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Restaurant | 139-141, Kingston Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Druids Arms | 11-15, Binsteed Road | 245 yd | |
| The Graham Arms | 51 George Street, Portsmouth | 285 yd | |
| Shearer Arms | Public House, 72 Shearer Road | 367 yd | |
| The Winchester Arms | 99 Winchester Road, Portsmouth | 373 yd | |
| British Queen Public House | Public House, 18 Queens Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Roast Pots | 41-43, Kingston Road | 137 yd | |
| Ha Ha Chinese Take Away | 68 New Road, Portsmouth | 151 yd | |
| Shirin Kebab House | Shop, 58 Kingston Road | 152 yd | |
| The Fish King | 72 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 187 yd | |
| Meghna Takeaway | 56 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 391 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 793 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 940 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 1,072 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 685 yd | |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.