Rampart Gardens is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 5LR is located in the Hilsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 5FS, PO3 5LT, PO3 5LS, PO2 9RB, PO2 9SW, PO2 9RA, PO2 9SH, PO3 5FY, PO3 5FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO3 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO3 5LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 32.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 52.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 56.1% | 54.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 30.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 30.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.6% | 86.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 92.7% | 84.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 83.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rampart Gardens was 294.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.5% higher than the Hilsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rampart Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hilsea and the 63rd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 115.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-09-01 | £305,146 |
| 6 Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-04-09 | £323,404 |
| 12 Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-03-16 | £277,282 |
| 9 Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-12-16 | £329,374 |
| 11 Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-08-09 | £332,767 |
PO3 5LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO3 5LR 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Doyle Avenue , Hilsea PO2 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Kipling Road , Hilsea PO2 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 619 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 5,006 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 | 1,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melted | 10 Hilsea Market, London Road | 224 yd | |
| The Pizza House | 11 Hilsea Market, London Road | 224 yd | |
| South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) | Hilsea Lido, London Road | 294 yd | |
| Basecamp | Unit 8D, Skill Centre | 498 yd | |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios | Bastion 4, Scott Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach And Horses | London Road, Portsmouth | 375 yd | |
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 580 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 912 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoked Pizza | Unit 1, Skill Centre | 498 yd | |
| G-G's Corner Ltd | Unit A, Hilsea Industrial Estate | 678 yd | |
| Highbury Fish Bar | 2 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 695 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 9 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 847 yd | |
| Bings 'n' Bao's | 111 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 747 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Utc Portsmouth LONDON ROAD | 424 yd | |
| Hilsea Lido HILSEA LIDO HILSEA LIDO LONDON ROAD | cycling, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Trafalgar School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Hilsea Playing Fields HILSEA CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre (Closed) Dovercourt Road | health and fitness suite | 941 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 | 199.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.