Haslemere Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8BE 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 Haslemere Road, Southsea, PO4 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8BA, PO4 8BZ, PO4 8BY, PO4 8AX, PO4 8AU, PO4 9EB, PO4 8AZ, PO4 9EG, PO4 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 8BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 52% | 39.7% | -12.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 44.4% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around PO4 8BE this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.8% | 15% | -10.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 46.8% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.3% | 92.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 89.6% | 84.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 89.6% | 83.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haslemere Road was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Haslemere Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Central Southsea and the 181st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Haslemere Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £435,250 | 2025-08-11 | £428,987 |
| 89 Haslemere Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £448,500 | 2024-10-28 | £440,688 |
| 89 Haslemere Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-08 | £240,753 |
| 81 Haslemere Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-09-23 | £342,500 |
| 67 Haslemere Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-12-12 | £408,831 |
PO4 8BE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | No | More About School | |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | 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 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,399 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 234 yd | |
| Positive Eats | 157 Winter Road, Southsea | 255 yd | |
| Rutland Arms | Public House, 205 Francis Avenue | 396 yd | |
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 499 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Crook | Public House, 107 Goldsmith Avenue | 302 yd | |
| The Golden Eagle | 1 Delamere Road, Southsea | 583 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rifle Club | Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea | 607 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 647 yd | |
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok And Chips | 129 Winter Road, Southsea | 154 yd | |
| Zen Chinese Takeaway | 163 Winter Road, Southsea | 234 yd | |
| Papa Johns Southsea | 153 Winter Road, Southsea | 234 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 13, The Pompey Centre | 463 yd | |
| KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre | Unit 1, The Pompey Centre | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 465 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 858 yd | |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 886 yd | |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 943 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.