Goldsmith Avenue is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 0AN is located in the Central Southsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 0AL, PO4 0AD, PO4 0AX, PO4 0HG, PO4 0AZ, PO4 8AB, PO4 0AJ, PO4 0HD, PO4 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 0AN is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 44.6% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 55.4% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO4 0AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.5% | 52.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 35.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14.8% | 10.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.3% | 30.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 39.8% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.6% | 78.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 90.9% | 82.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.9% | 83.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmith Avenue was 325.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.0% higher than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldsmith Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Central Southsea and the 55th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2000-09-07 | £449,748 |
PO4 0AN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PO4 0AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,966 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,118 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 | 3,058 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Arms | Public House, 205 Francis Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 324 yd | |
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 448 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 448 yd | |
| Victory | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Rifle Club | Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea | 71 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rail Social Club | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 379 yd | |
| Shepherds Crook | Public House, 107 Goldsmith Avenue | 549 yd | |
| John Jacques | 74-82, Fratton Road | 552 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Lucknow Street, Portsmouth | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 13, The Pompey Centre | 247 yd | |
| KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre | Unit 1, The Pompey Centre | 247 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco, Fratton Way | 425 yd | |
| Cocos Takeaway Portsmouth | 7 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 439 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 63 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 328 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 569 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 691 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 481 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 988 yd | |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,032 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.