Manners Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 0BB 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 Manners Road, Southsea, PO4 0BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 0BA, PO4 0BH, PO4 0AY, PO4 0BJ, PO4 0AU, PO4 0EJ, PO4 0HB, PO4 0DB, PO4 0HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO4 0BB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 39.3% | 47.4% | 8.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 60.7% | 52.6% | -8.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 0BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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 | 79.9% | 74.2% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 16.2% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 50.8% | 52.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 PO4 0BB this area, 9.8% 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 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 7.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49.4% | 46.6% | -2.8% | 16.9% | 29.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 26.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.7% | 76.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 84.7% | 76.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 75.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 11.4% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manners Road was 166.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% higher than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manners Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Central Southsea and the 148th highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-04-10 | £249,744 |
| 38 Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-07 | £284,708 |
| 20 Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2022-05-31 | £334,315 |
| 42 Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-18 | £300,405 |
| 86 Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-09-30 | £325,736 |
PO4 0BB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PO4 0BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penbridge Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,088 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 | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,351 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 | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 662 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffled Coffee Ltd | 77 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 133 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 71 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 133 yd | |
| Raj Dulal | Shop, 60 Fawcett Road | 161 yd | |
| 2 Nice Cafe | 101 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 283 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rifle Club | Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea | 310 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rail Social Club | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 330 yd | |
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 359 yd | |
| The Fawcett Inn | 176 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 170 yd | |
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| Cocos Takeaway Portsmouth | 7 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 208 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 283 yd | |
| New Red Dragon | 110 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 382 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 480 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 613 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 631 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 221 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 813 yd | |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 923 yd | |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.