Minstead Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9JP is located in the Eastney and Craneswater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minstead Road, Southsea, PO4 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9JW, PO4 9JN, PO4 9JL, PO4 9JY, PO4 9JJ, PO4 9JT, PO4 9JR, PO4 9HZ, PO4 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO4 9JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 52.6% | 48.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.3% | 35.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 44.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 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 | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 18% | 15.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 36.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 92% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 92% | 83.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 12.8% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minstead Road was 112.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Minstead Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 234th highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Minstead Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2026-02-27 | £300,000 |
| 20 Minstead Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2026-01-22 | £439,959 |
| 6 Minstead Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-05-02 | £412,045 |
| 9 Minstead Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2024-11-11 | £299,733 |
| 4 Minstead Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-11 | £352,893 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Federated Primary School Eastney Road , PO4 8ET | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Infant School Perth Road , PO4 8EU | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 736 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 | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 2,544 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 | 2,468 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 | 4,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,129 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 | 556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 2,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Ground @ Bransbury | Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park | 187 yd | |
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 198 yd | |
| Winnie's | 173 Eastney Road, Southsea | 357 yd | |
| Eastney Breakfast And Coffee | 179 Eastney Road, Southsea | 357 yd | |
| Meon Milton Cafe | Eastney Playing Fields, Cockleshell Gardens | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fort Cumberland | 125 Eastney Road, Southsea | 198 yd | |
| Royal Marine Association Club | Dunn Close, Southsea | 227 yd | |
| The Brewer's Tap | 177 Eastney Road, Southsea | 357 yd | |
| Artillery Arms | Hester Road, Southsea | 443 yd | |
| Eastney Tavern | 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati Takeaway | 121 Eastney Road, Southsea | 198 yd | |
| Eastney Garden | 143 Eastney Road, Southsea | 267 yd | |
| San Kebab And Pizza House | 139 Eastney Road, Southsea | 267 yd | |
| Deep Blue Fish And Chips | 160 Eastney Road, Southsea | 330 yd | |
| Amigos | 164 Eastney Road, Southsea | 330 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 190 yd |
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 554 yd | |
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Eastney Swimming Pool MELVILLE ROAD | swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 1,063 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.