Fratton Way is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8FD is located in the Milton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 2009-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8EW, PO4 8SL, PO4 8UZ, PO4 8UT, PO4 8UY, PO4 8QU, PO4 8RB, PO4 8AQ, PO4 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 8FD is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 46.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 53.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 8FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 34% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 44.3% | 54.5% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 5.8% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 13.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 12% | -6.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 51.8% | 23.7% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.9% | 60.3% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 83.5% | 51.6% | -31.9% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 16.1% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 51.6% | -31.5% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.1% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 11.9% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 13.9% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 13.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fratton Way was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fratton Way has the 37th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Baffins and the 141st lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Vista Fratton Way, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-07-01 | £132,707 |
| 58 Vista Fratton Way, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-27 | £182,321 |
| 67 Vista Fratton Way, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,250 | 2025-03-21 | £129,784 |
| 66 Vista Fratton Way, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-02-28 | £169,799 |
| 49 Vista Fratton Way, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-22 | £133,237 |
PO4 8FD 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 8FD 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 753 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 | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Infant School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Junior School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 539 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 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 1,279 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 | 2,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,378 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 | 3,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 797 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 942 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,393 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 166 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 166 yd | |
| Victory | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 166 yd | |
| Angels Southsea | 139 Winter Road, Southsea | 361 yd | |
| Positive Eats | 157 Winter Road, Southsea | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Crook | Public House, 107 Goldsmith Avenue | 278 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rifle Club | Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea | 348 yd | |
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 558 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 573 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rail Social Club | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 13, The Pompey Centre | 71 yd | |
| KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre | Unit 1, The Pompey Centre | 71 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco, Fratton Way | 178 yd | |
| Zen Chinese Takeaway | 163 Winter Road, Southsea | 361 yd | |
| Papa Johns Southsea | 153 Winter Road, Southsea | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 65 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 239 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 821 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 928 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 777 yd |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 819 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 966 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.