Albert Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 0JR 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 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9BZ, PO4 9BN, PO4 0HS, PO4 0NL, PO4 0PH, PO4 0JX, PO4 9DA, PO4 0HN, PO4 0JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 0JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 48.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 62% | 53.3% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 31.1% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 46.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.2% | 27.9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 36.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.1% | 90% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 85.5% | 83.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 85.3% | 83.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 584.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 516.0% higher than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Albert Road has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Central Southsea and the 20th highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2012-05-14 | £103,791 |
| 253 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-04-01 | £180,683 |
| 255 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1999-11-10 | £318,367 |
PO4 0JR 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 0JR 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,259 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 | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville High School 35 to 37 St Simons Road , Southsea PO5 2PE | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Gatherer Coffee | 249 Albert Road, Southsea | 5 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 257 Albert Road, Southsea | 5 yd | |
| Twins Chinese Restaurant | 255 Albert Road, Southsea | 5 yd | |
| Mumm's Cafe | Shop, 2 Festing Buildings | 71 yd | |
| Messy Chef | 1 Festing Road, Southsea | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craneswater Club | 1A Festing Buildings, Highland Road | 56 yd | |
| The Merchant House | 9 - 11 Highland Road, Southsea | 100 yd | |
| Northcote Hotel | 35 Francis Avenue, Southsea | 160 yd | |
| Leopold Tavern | 154 Albert Road, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| Festing Hotel | 1A Festing Road, Southsea | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Squad | 39 Highland Road, Southsea | 130 yd | |
| China House | 215 Albert Road, Southsea | 161 yd | |
| Pompey On A Roll | 210 Albert Road, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| Ken's Peri Peri | 164 Albert Road, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 5 Festing Road, Southsea | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 477 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 1,013 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 68 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 257 yd | |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 606 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 879 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.