South Parade is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 0SP is located in the Eastney and Craneswater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Parade, Southsea, PO4 0SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 0BW, PO4 0RT, PO4 0RU, PO4 0DE, PO4 0SJ, PO4 0RP, PO4 0SN, PO4 0RB, PO4 0RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 0SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 39% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 27.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 9.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 41.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.9% | 14.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 42.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 87% | 78.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 14.1% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 79% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 106.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Parade has the 35th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 248th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Parade Pier South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-01-05 | £133,046 |
PO4 0SP 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 retired residents living in PO4 0SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Taswell Road , PO5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,519 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 | 4,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,292 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 | 5,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 5,155 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 | 516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School GDST 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue Fish And Chips | Unit 6 South Parade, Southsea | 25 yd | |
| Deep Blue Restaurants | Unit 8, South Parade Pier | 25 yd | |
| Coffee @ The Pier | Unit 5, South Parade Pier | 27 yd | |
| Moonshine Bar | Public House, 1 Granada Road | 407 yd | |
| Moggy's Yard | 86 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockyard Club | Naval Base Club, Onslow Road | 584 yd | |
| Sunlight And Twilight Club | St Swithuns Primary, Taswell Road | 695 yd | |
| Southsea Waverley Bowling Club | 91 Waverley Road, Southsea | 812 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea | 839 yd | |
| Festing Hotel | 1A Festing Road, Southsea | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Pier Hut | Unit 10, South Parade Pier | 2 yd | |
| Greek Cuisine Tony | Unit 12, South Parade Pier | 2 yd | |
| Dinlo's Burritos | South Parade Pier, South Parade | 25 yd | |
| Best Of British Food | South Parade Pier, South Parade | 25 yd | |
| Beaches 'N' Cream | Concession 70, Southsea Esplanade | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Pyramids Centre CLARENCE ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 1,010 yd | |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.