Priory Crescent is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 8RN 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 Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 8PN, PO4 8SB, PO4 8GR, PO4 8SJ, PO4 8PQ, PO4 8BG, PO4 8FJ, PO4 8RG, PO4 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 8RN is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 48.6% | 45.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 54.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 8RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 40.3% | 48.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 26.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 17.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 48.9% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 34% | -9.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.7% | 16.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.9% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 19.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 34.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.2% | 85.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 94.1% | 84.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 84.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Crescent was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priory Crescent has the 45th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Baffins and the 166th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Priory Crescent, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £473,000 | 2025-03-26 | £476,417 |
| 60A Priory Crescent, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-05-26 | £115,632 |
| 58 Priory Crescent, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-10-13 | £139,600 |
| 28B Priory Crescent, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-07-10 | £303,549 |
| Flat 44 Priory Crescent, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2018-01-15 | £208,033 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Infant School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Junior School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Junior School Shelford Road , Southsea PO4 8NT | 3out of 4 | 484 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 | - not rated | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 1,551 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 | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,997 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 | 3,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,162 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 | 516 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 788 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Perk Coffee House | Shop, 265 Milton Road | 108 yd | |
| Pure Ground | 180 - 182 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 111 yd | |
| Positive Eats | 157 Winter Road, Southsea | 367 yd | |
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 367 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 67 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 79 yd | |
| Shepherds Crook | Public House, 107 Goldsmith Avenue | 328 yd | |
| Meon Valley Public House | 28 Crofton Road, Southsea | 414 yd | |
| The Good Companion | 2 Eastern Road, Portsmouth | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Hut | Shop, 269 Milton Road | 119 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 7, 10 Rodney Road | 268 yd | |
| Panini Junction | 7 Locksway Road, Southsea | 326 yd | |
| Zen Chinese Takeaway | 163 Winter Road, Southsea | 388 yd | |
| Papa Johns Southsea | 153 Winter Road, Southsea | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 480 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 138 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 535 yd | |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 619 yd |
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 830 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.