Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO3 6PP 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	50.8%	50.8%	0.0%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.2%	49.2%	0.0%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.4%	35.1%	6.7%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	40%	-4.4%	44.2%	-4.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.5%	2.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	14.4%	13.9%	-0.5%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	9.3%	7.8%	-1.5%	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 (85.9%) 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	47.6%	50.8%	3.2%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	37.9%	35.1%	-2.8%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	11%	12%	1.0%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.4%	17.6%	-10.8%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	11.8%	1.3%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	16.7%	-1.6%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	4.9%	-0.5%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	20.8%	4.5%	16.9%	3.9%
Degree or Similar	19.1%	24.9%	5.8%	33.8%	-8.9%
Other	1.9%	3.3%	1.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.6%	98.3%	2.7%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.5%	92.7%	-4.8%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	0.6%	5.6%	5.0%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	93%	-3.8%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.9%	37.2%	21.7%
Christian	32.8%	46.2%	-13.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Highgrove Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgrove Road was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highgrove Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Baffins and the 166th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PO3 6PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Highgrove Road are based on 60 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 Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO3 6PP

Average Price
£302,086

Semi-Detached
£333,325

Terraced
£311,743

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£106,674

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highgrove Road

Average Price
£302,344

Semi-Detached
£334,225

Terraced
£304,239

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£100,547

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highgrove Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£336,000	2025-09-29	£337,384
1 Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-08-29	£357,567
45 Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-08-22	£332,386
1C Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£238,500	2024-12-10	£233,471
67 Highgrove Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£304,000	2024-03-15	£315,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO3 6PP

Employment

PO3 6PP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,624 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westover Primary School Westover Road , PO3 6NS	- not rated	62 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westover Primary School Westover Road , PO3 6NS	3out of 4	62 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langstone Primary Academy Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ	3out of 4	484 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langstone Junior School Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ	- not rated	484 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langstone Infant School Stride Avenue , Copnor PO3 6HL	- not rated	616 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL	- not rated	4,808 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT	- not rated	1,057 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT	3out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB	- not rated	1,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB	- not rated	1,148 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF	- not rated	1,622 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ	- not rated	772 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA	- not rated	3,302 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	1out of 4	1,708 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH	- not rated	1,736 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP	- not rated	906 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF	- not rated	1,491 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD	- not rated	1,580 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ	- not rated	1,751 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN	- not rated	1,821 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beeny's Coffee	103A, Tangier Road	225 yd
Harpers	Shop, 94 Tangier Road	257 yd
Hellenic Aroma	47 Tangier Road, Portsmouth	462 yd
Goals Soccer Centre	Tangier Road, Portsmouth	723 yd
Subway	Unit 7, Ocean Park	958 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Baffins Inn	The Baffins Inn, 127 Tangier Road	189 yd
The Jolly Taxpayer	Jolly Taxpayer, 2 Eastbourne Road	468 yd
Harvest Home	Public House, 106 Copnor Road	820 yd
The Rose In June	100-102, Milton Road	834 yd
Copnor Snooker Club	137 Copnor Road, Portsmouth	955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The China Garden	78 Tangier Road, Portsmouth	261 yd
Sunny Fish Bar	84 Tangier Road, Portsmouth	261 yd
Ginger Indian Takeaway	Shop, 20 Tangier Road	450 yd
Anglo Bangla	Shop, 16 Tangier Road	458 yd
Sang Tong	49 Tangier Road, Portsmouth	462 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Moneyfields Sports & Social Club MONEYFIELD AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	627 yd
Great Salterns Playing Fields Tangier Road	grass pitches	702 yd
Portsmouth College TANGIER ROAD	health and fitness suite	800 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Portsmouth) TANGIER ROAD	artificial grass pitch	907 yd
Portsmouth Golf Centre GREAT SALTERNS GOLF COURSE GREAT SALTERNS GOLF COURSE BURRFIELDS ROAD	golf	999 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	164.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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