Ironbridge Lane is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8LZ 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 Ironbridge Lane, Southsea, PO4 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8ND, PO4 8JS, PO4 8LY, PO4 8HZ, PO4 8HG, PO4 8LX, PO4 8JT, PO4 8LE, PO4 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 8LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.5% | 36.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 40% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 34.1% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 45% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 11.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 22.7% | 15.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 24.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 92.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 93.2% | 88% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ironbridge Lane was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ironbridge Lane has the 45th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Baffins and the 248th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ironbridge Lane, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-05 | £311,489 |
| 6 Ironbridge Lane, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-12 | £373,469 |
| 8 Ironbridge Lane, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £234,995 | 2021-06-18 | £263,356 |
| 4 Ironbridge Lane, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2021-06-10 | £333,405 |
| 4 Ironbridge Lane, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-01-31 | £217,998 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Junior School Shelford Road , Southsea PO4 8NT | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Junior School Shelford Road , Southsea PO4 8NT | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT | - not rated | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Infant School Perth Road , PO4 8EU | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 2,372 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 | 1,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,308 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 | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,672 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 | 430 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie's | 173 Eastney Road, Southsea | 549 yd | |
| Eastney Breakfast And Coffee | 179 Eastney Road, Southsea | 549 yd | |
| Pure Ground @ Bransbury | Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park | 552 yd | |
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 723 yd | |
| Milton Perk Coffee House | Shop, 265 Milton Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old House At Home | Public House, 104 Locksway Road | 202 yd | |
| Artillery Arms | Hester Road, Southsea | 333 yd | |
| Meon Valley Public House | 28 Crofton Road, Southsea | 537 yd | |
| The Brewer's Tap | 177 Eastney Road, Southsea | 549 yd | |
| Old Oyster House | The Old Oyster House, 291 Locksway Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batman Grill | 80 Locksway Road, Southsea | 283 yd | |
| The Crispy Cod | 76 Locksway Road, Southsea | 363 yd | |
| Shanghai Bay | 78 Locksway Road, Southsea | 363 yd | |
| Deep Blue Fish And Chips | 160 Eastney Road, Southsea | 507 yd | |
| Amigos | 164 Eastney Road, Southsea | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 402 yd | |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| University Of Portsmouth (Langstone Sports Site) BARNARD TOWER BARNARD TOWER FURZE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Eastney Swimming Pool MELVILLE ROAD | swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.