Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5XA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO3 5XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.4%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.2%	48.6%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 5XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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	26.6%	25.2%	-1.4%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	63.9%	-0.1%	44.2%	19.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	3.6%	6.2%	2.6%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	4.7%	4.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.2%	51.1%	-0.1%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	37.3%	37.1%	-0.2%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	8.7%	10.5%	1.8%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	4.0%	-3.7%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 PO3 5XA this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.4%	9.1%	-0.3%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	12.4%	-2.0%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	15.3%	-3.4%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	7.3%	1.9%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	20%	6.0%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	32.7%	31.6%	-1.1%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	5.4%	4.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	5.4%	4.4%	-1.0%	0.7%	3.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	89.8%	91.5%	1.7%	81.4%	10.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.3% 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	91%	88.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	5.1%
European Union	1.5%	4.4%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.7%
Africa	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.4%	3.8%	-1.6%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	88.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0%	8.5%	8.5%	9.8%	-1.3%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	7.8%	0.3%	-7.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.2%	37.2%	6.0%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Althorpe Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Althorpe Drive was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Althorpe Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 37th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PO3 5XA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Althorpe Drive are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Portsmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5XA

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO3 5XA

Average Price
£454,807

Semi-Detached
£353,377

Terraced
£395,789

Detached
£527,963

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Althorpe Drive

Average Price
£414,219

Semi-Detached
£388,106

Terraced
£375,717

Detached
£442,581

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Althorpe DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2020-12-11	£413,024
42 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2020-03-02	£366,502
49 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£257,000	2015-11-13	£363,046
44 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2014-10-27	£338,732
44 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2012-09-21	£330,847

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO3 5XA

Employment

PO3 5XA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 PO3 5XA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	22
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Manufacturing	16
Information and communication	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ	3out of 4	1,257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR	3out of 4	1,519 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP	3out of 4	1,829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP	3out of 4	1,829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Doyle Avenue , Hilsea PO2 9NE	3out of 4	2,084 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY	3out of 4	1,489 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT	3out of 4	1,564 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU	- not rated	1,663 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ	3out of 4	1,663 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS	3out of 4	3,661 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA	- not rated	1,026 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ	- not rated	2,726 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA	- not rated	4,318 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH	3out of 4	2,022 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY	3out of 4	997 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN	4out of 4	1,820 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA	- not rated	3,342 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ	- not rated	3,804 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD	4out of 4	4,286 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Airbus Portsmouth (Elior)	Airbus Defence & Space Ltd, Anchorage Road	436 yd
Compass Rose Restaurant And Bar	Compass Rose, Sywell Crescent	449 yd
Pall Europe	Pall Europe Ltd, Walton Road	622 yd
Hendy Car And Van Store	Painter Close, Portsmouth	627 yd
BAE - Broad Oak	Broad Oak Works, Airport Service Road	642 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broad Oak Sports And Social Club	Airport Service Road, Portsmouth	648 yd
Dan Lewie Bar	Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road	804 yd
Tudor Sailing Club	Eastern Road, Portsmouth	949 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Anchorage Fish And Chips	Anchorage Road, Portsmouth		449 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Portsmouth - Commercial Centre	Morrisons, Anchorage Road		488 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anchorage Park Sywell Crescent	grass pitches	377 yd
Hilton Fitness By Precor (Portsmouth) (Closed) Eastern Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	888 yd
Portsmouth Watersports Expressions Gym (Closed) Eastern Road	health and fitness suite	944 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.