Shanklin Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 0DU 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 Shanklin Road, Southsea, PO4 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 0DS, PO4 0DT, PO4 0EN, PO4 0DQ, PO4 0DX, PO4 0DF, PO4 0EJ, PO4 0DW, PO4 0BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 0DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 0DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.8% 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 | 73.5% | 75.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 37.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 55.2% | 47.8% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 38.9% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.8% | 47.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 31.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 24.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 83.4% | 74.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 82.5% | 75.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 75.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 14.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shanklin Road was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shanklin Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Central Southsea and the 197th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Shanklin Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-09 | £235,737 |
| 14 Shanklin Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £217,200 | 2024-06-17 | £219,258 |
| 14 Shanklin Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-04-26 | £216,316 |
| 2 Shanklin Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-20 | £224,327 |
| 12 Shanklin Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £179,250 | 2020-06-10 | £213,541 |
PO4 0DU 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 0DU 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) | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,644 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nice Cafe | 101 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 89 yd | |
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 119 yd | |
| Baffled Coffee Ltd | 77 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 185 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 71 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 185 yd | |
| Raj Dulal | Shop, 60 Fawcett Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 93 yd | |
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 162 yd | |
| The Fawcett Inn | 176 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 226 yd | |
| The Golden Eagle | 1 Delamere Road, Southsea | 368 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rifle Club | Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 91 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 93 yd | |
| New Red Dragon | 110 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 93 yd | |
| Golden Dim Sum | 154 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 93 yd | |
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 527 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 643 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 691 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 758 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 336 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 908 yd | |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.