Devonshire Avenue is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9EH 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 Devonshire Avenue, Southsea, PO4 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9EW, PO4 9EE, PO4 9EL, PO4 8EH, PO4 9ES, PO4 8EJ, PO4 9EP, PO4 8EF, PO4 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 9EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 55.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 37.1% | 35.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 54.5% | 45.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 38.4% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 11.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 38.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 91.3% | 84.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 84.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Avenue was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Milton and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 Devonshire Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-09-30 | £427,188 |
| 246 Devonshire Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-06-30 | £426,504 |
| 218 Devonshire Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2025-02-28 | £363,890 |
| 262 Devonshire Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2024-05-21 | £373,513 |
| 228 Devonshire Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2017-01-20 | £396,126 |
PO4 9EH 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Federated Primary School Eastney Road , PO4 8ET | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Infant School Perth Road , PO4 8EU | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 417 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 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 2,204 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 | 2,411 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 | 3,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,886 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 | 424 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 181 yd | |
| Winnie's | 173 Eastney Road, Southsea | 212 yd | |
| Eastney Breakfast And Coffee | 179 Eastney Road, Southsea | 212 yd | |
| Pure Ground @ Bransbury | Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park | 264 yd | |
| The Hideaway | 161 - 165 Highland Road, Southsea | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fort Cumberland | 125 Eastney Road, Southsea | 181 yd | |
| The Brewer's Tap | 177 Eastney Road, Southsea | 212 yd | |
| Sir Loin Of Beef | 152 Highland Road, Southsea | 426 yd | |
| Artillery Arms | Hester Road, Southsea | 430 yd | |
| The Three Marines | Three Marines The, 110 Highland Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastney Garden | 143 Eastney Road, Southsea | 164 yd | |
| San Kebab And Pizza House | 139 Eastney Road, Southsea | 164 yd | |
| Basmati Takeaway | 121 Eastney Road, Southsea | 181 yd | |
| Deep Blue Fish And Chips | 160 Eastney Road, Southsea | 250 yd | |
| Amigos | 164 Eastney Road, Southsea | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 441 yd | |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 1,028 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.