Althorpe Drive is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 5XB is located in the Copnor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 5UZ, PO3 5UQ, PO3 5XA, PO3 5UY, PO3 5UG, PO3 5UE, PO3 5US, PO3 5UP, PO3 5UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO3 5XB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 34% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 44.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 42.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 33.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 91.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84.9% 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% | 84.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 85.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Althorpe Drive was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Althorpe Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 98th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2020-09-23 | £490,984 |
| 50 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2016-03-29 | £279,603 |
| 50 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-08-16 | £268,153 |
| 56 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2010-12-08 | £491,419 |
| 50 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-09-21 | £259,022 |
PO3 5XB 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 5XB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,708 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,252 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 | 2,087 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 | 988 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus Portsmouth (Elior) | Airbus Defence & Space Ltd, Anchorage Road | 484 yd | |
| Compass Rose Restaurant And Bar | Compass Rose, Sywell Crescent | 502 yd | |
| Pall Europe | Pall Europe Ltd, Walton Road | 565 yd | |
| BAE - Broad Oak | Broad Oak Works, Airport Service Road | 688 yd | |
| Hendy Car And Van Store | Painter Close, Portsmouth | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Sports And Social Club | Airport Service Road, Portsmouth | 697 yd | |
| Dan Lewie Bar | Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road | 758 yd | |
| Tudor Sailing Club | Eastern Road, Portsmouth | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Fish And Chips | Anchorage Road, Portsmouth | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Portsmouth - Commercial Centre | Morrisons, Anchorage Road | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Park Sywell Crescent | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Hilton Fitness By Precor (Portsmouth) (Closed) Eastern Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Portsmouth Watersports Expressions Gym (Closed) Eastern Road | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Farlington Playing Fields Eastern Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.