Glasgow Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8HR is located in the Milton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glasgow Road, Southsea, PO4 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8HJ, PO4 8EE, PO4 8DY, PO4 8HP, PO4 8EX, PO4 8HQ, PO4 8DZ, PO4 8EA, PO4 9JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 8HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46% | 48.7% | 2.7% | 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 | 29.8% | 41.1% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 35% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 43% | 47.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29% | 17.5% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 35% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.9% | 86.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 85.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glasgow Road was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glasgow Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 266th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Glasgow Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £275,100 | 2025-07-04 | £268,657 |
| 54 Glasgow Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2025-07-03 | £290,044 |
| 57 Glasgow Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-03-28 | £258,901 |
| 4 Glasgow Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-03-21 | £220,599 |
| 41 Glasgow Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-07 | £242,417 |
PO4 8HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 2out of 4 | 73 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Junior School Shelford Road , Southsea PO4 8NT | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | No | More About School | |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,617 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 | 2,195 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 | 3,757 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 | 214 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 | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Ground @ Bransbury | Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park | 90 yd | |
| Winnie's | 173 Eastney Road, Southsea | 156 yd | |
| Eastney Breakfast And Coffee | 179 Eastney Road, Southsea | 156 yd | |
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 258 yd | |
| Meon Milton Cafe | Eastney Playing Fields, Cockleshell Gardens | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewer's Tap | 177 Eastney Road, Southsea | 156 yd | |
| Artillery Arms | Hester Road, Southsea | 189 yd | |
| The Fort Cumberland | 125 Eastney Road, Southsea | 258 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | Public House, 104 Locksway Road | 389 yd | |
| Royal Marine Association Club | Dunn Close, Southsea | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue Fish And Chips | 160 Eastney Road, Southsea | 106 yd | |
| Amigos | 164 Eastney Road, Southsea | 106 yd | |
| Eastney Garden | 143 Eastney Road, Southsea | 151 yd | |
| San Kebab And Pizza House | 139 Eastney Road, Southsea | 151 yd | |
| Basmati Takeaway | 121 Eastney Road, Southsea | 258 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 83 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 297 yd | |
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.