Grayshott Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8AH 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 Grayshott Road, Southsea, PO4 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8AN, PO4 8BP, PO4 8UZ, PO4 8UT, PO4 8UY, PO4 8AD, PO4 8AY, PO4 8AP, PO4 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 8AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 53.9% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 46.1% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 8AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 56.5% | 42.9% | -13.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 43.6% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 56.9% | 56% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.9% | 24.3% | -3.6% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 39.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.3% | 79.2% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.8% 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% | 82.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 82.5% | 81.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 11.9% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grayshott Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grayshott Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Central Southsea and the 250th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2026-02-27 | £297,500 |
| 21 Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2026-02-16 | £290,000 |
| 39 Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-12-19 | £286,174 |
| 2 Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-12-18 | £296,215 |
| 27 Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-11-06 | £280,300 |
PO4 8AH 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 8AH 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 | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Infant School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Junior School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 432 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 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,407 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 | 3,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 902 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 909 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Southsea | 139 Winter Road, Southsea | 271 yd | |
| Positive Eats | 157 Winter Road, Southsea | 280 yd | |
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 280 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 280 yd | |
| Victory | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Crook | Public House, 107 Goldsmith Avenue | 232 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rifle Club | Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea | 399 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 591 yd | |
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 598 yd | |
| The Golden Eagle | 1 Delamere Road, Southsea | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 13, The Pompey Centre | 205 yd | |
| KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre | Unit 1, The Pompey Centre | 205 yd | |
| Zen Chinese Takeaway | 163 Winter Road, Southsea | 271 yd | |
| Papa Johns Southsea | 153 Winter Road, Southsea | 271 yd | |
| Wok And Chips | 129 Winter Road, Southsea | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 215 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 269 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 897 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 1,013 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 583 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 798 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 928 yd | |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 1,013 yd | |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 175.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.