Northcote Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 0LH 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 Northcote Road, Southsea, PO4 0LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 0LA, PO4 0HL, PO4 0LE, PO4 0HN, PO4 0LG, PO4 0LJ, PO4 0JP, PO4 0LW, PO4 0HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO4 0LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 43.4% | 48.7% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 51.3% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 0LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 75.7% | 61.9% | -13.8% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 25.8% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 37.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 13% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.9% | 33% | -12.9% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 38.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 79.4% | 79.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 74.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 74.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Road was 137.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% higher than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northcote Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Central Southsea and the 187th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Northcote Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-10-24 | £205,666 |
| 10 Northcote Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2025-10-03 | £323,656 |
| 32 Northcote Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2025-01-24 | £304,443 |
| 27 Northcote Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-12 | £333,333 |
| 18 Northcote Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-22 | £180,822 |
PO4 0LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO4 0LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0LH 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 494 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 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 703 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 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,654 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 | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,083 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 | 3,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,062 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 | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble And Pho | 221 Albert Road, Southsea | 124 yd | |
| Kadir's Indian Street Kitchen | 217 Albert Road, Southsea | 124 yd | |
| Pad Thai | 211 Albert Road, Southsea | 124 yd | |
| Thailand Cafe And Takeaway | 186 Albert Road, Southsea | 158 yd | |
| Manzoku | 178 - 180 Albert Road, Southsea | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote Hotel | 35 Francis Avenue, Southsea | 56 yd | |
| Leopold Tavern | 154 Albert Road, Southsea | 158 yd | |
| Edge Of The Wedge/Wedgewood Rooms | 147B, Albert Road | 212 yd | |
| The Bold Forester | 177 Albert Road, Southsea | 212 yd | |
| Craneswater Club | 1A Festing Buildings, Highland Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 215 Albert Road, Southsea | 124 yd | |
| Pompey On A Roll | 210 Albert Road, Southsea | 158 yd | |
| Ken's Peri Peri | 164 Albert Road, Southsea | 158 yd | |
| New Fortune House | 175 Albert Road, Southsea | 212 yd | |
| Eugreeka! / Bao + Bowls / Wingology / Burger Kong | 134 Albert Road, Southsea | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 360 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 887 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 899 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 1,050 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 131 yd | |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 920 yd |
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 1,082 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 | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.