Salterns Avenue is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8QH is located in the Baffins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salterns Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 6EW, PO4 8QN, PO4 8QL, PO4 8QP, PO3 6ES, PO3 6FZ, PO3 6EN, PO4 8QJ, PO4 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 8QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 44.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 50.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 31.3% | 20.1% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 30.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 90.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 91.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salterns Avenue was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salterns Avenue has the 49th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 189th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Salterns Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-10-24 | £320,000 |
| 37 Salterns Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-15 | £263,676 |
| 19 Salterns Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-06-28 | £295,776 |
| 3 Salterns Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-12-07 | £271,685 |
| 20 Salterns Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-18 | £278,388 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorings Way Infant School Moorings Way , Milton PO4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Infant School Stride Avenue , Copnor PO3 6HL | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Junior Academy Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Junior School Shelford Road , Southsea PO4 8NT | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,340 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 | 2,629 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 | 983 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Bowling Association | Milton Road, Portsmouth | 572 yd | |
| Milton Perk Coffee House | Shop, 265 Milton Road | 712 yd | |
| Pure Ground | 180 - 182 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 784 yd | |
| Play Village Portsmouth Ltd. | 46 Union Road, Portsmouth | 976 yd | |
| Harpers | Shop, 94 Tangier Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Companion | 2 Eastern Road, Portsmouth | 120 yd | |
| Meon Valley Public House | 28 Crofton Road, Southsea | 531 yd | |
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 690 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 742 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | Public House, 104 Locksway Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crack Burger | Unit 1 2, Central Point | 333 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 7, 10 Rodney Road | 651 yd | |
| Pollito Loco Ltd. | Unit 10, Southsea Works | 714 yd | |
| Curry Hut | Shop, 269 Milton Road | 732 yd | |
| Batman Grill | 80 Locksway Road, Southsea | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 511 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 | 803 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 910 yd | |
| University Of Portsmouth (Langstone Sports Site) BARNARD TOWER BARNARD TOWER FURZE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.