Goldsmith Avenue is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8QS 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 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8QZ, PO4 8RL, PO4 8QT, PO4 8AJ, PO4 8RJ, PO4 8RH, PO4 8AL, PO4 8DR, PO4 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO4 8QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 50% | 39% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 39.4% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 49.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 25.5% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 17.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 30.3% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.9% | 82.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 83.5% | 85.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 86.2% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmith Avenue was 452.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 342.9% higher than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldsmith Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 34th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-02-24 | £406,438 |
| 12 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2022-04-06 | £411,095 |
| 14 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-03-22 | £503,647 |
| 12 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2010-11-30 | £439,820 |
| 4 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2010-11-25 | £413,514 |
PO4 8QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8QS 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | More About School | |
| Fernhurst Junior School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 764 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 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,855 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 | 2,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,123 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 | 3,181 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 | 741 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 1,883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Eats | 157 Winter Road, Southsea | 119 yd | |
| Angels Southsea | 139 Winter Road, Southsea | 137 yd | |
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 276 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 276 yd | |
| Victory | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Crook | Public House, 107 Goldsmith Avenue | 71 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 301 yd | |
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 329 yd | |
| Meon Valley Public House | 28 Crofton Road, Southsea | 649 yd | |
| The Brewer's Tap | 177 Eastney Road, Southsea | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Chinese Takeaway | 163 Winter Road, Southsea | 137 yd | |
| Papa Johns Southsea | 153 Winter Road, Southsea | 137 yd | |
| Wok And Chips | 129 Winter Road, Southsea | 262 yd | |
| Curry Hut | Shop, 269 Milton Road | 331 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco, Fratton Way | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 339 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 639 yd | |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,090 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.