Gritanwood Road, Southsea, PO4 9JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 9JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.1%	1.3%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50.2%	48.9%	-1.3%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PO4 9JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.6%	30%	4.4%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	51.7%	-2.6%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.3%	8.4%	-0.9%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	9.3%	9.5%	0.2%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	36.1%	44.7%	8.6%	48.4%	-3.7%
Good health	34.8%	31.3%	-3.5%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	22.4%	16.4%	-6.0%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	4.3%	6.9%	2.6%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	36.4%	24.8%	-11.6%	18.2%	6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	12.2%	-2.1%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.9%	13%	2.1%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	6.5%	-1.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	17.2%	5.2%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	23.7%	7.4%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	98%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.6%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	98%	93.4%	-4.6%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1%	3%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	93.1%	-4.6%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	18%	13.5%	4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Gritanwood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gritanwood Road was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gritanwood Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 48th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PO4 9JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gritanwood Road are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Portsmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gritanwood Road, Southsea, PO4 9JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO4 9JR

Average Price
£354,016

Semi-Detached
£368,156

Terraced
£344,143

Detached
£403,127

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gritanwood Road

Average Price
£323,731

Semi-Detached
£335,030

Terraced
£316,774

Detached
£333,622

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gritanwood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Gritanwood Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-07-01	£330,000
34 Gritanwood Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building	£397,000	2025-02-12	£387,711
1 Gritanwood Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2024-12-02	£447,661
2 Gritanwood Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-06-28	£334,599
39 Gritanwood Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-03-18	£400,187

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO4 9JR

Employment

PO4 9JR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO4 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	14
Education	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Transport and storage	11
Other	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,833 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton Park Federated Primary School Eastney Road , PO4 8ET	- not rated	446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET	3out of 4	448 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET	- not rated	448 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Park Infant School Perth Road , PO4 8EU	- not rated	459 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT	- not rated	748 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB	- not rated	1,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB	- not rated	1,571 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL	- not rated	2,080 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL	3out of 4	2,080 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF	- not rated	2,583 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ	- not rated	2,364 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH	- not rated	4,085 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH	1out of 4	4,097 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT	- not rated	537 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT	4out of 4	537 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD	- not rated	964 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP	- not rated	1,610 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF	- not rated	2,175 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pure Ground @ Bransbury	Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park	230 yd
Gallery Box	117 Eastney Road, Southsea	331 yd
Meon Milton Cafe	Eastney Playing Fields, Cockleshell Gardens	383 yd
Winnie's	173 Eastney Road, Southsea	394 yd
Eastney Breakfast And Coffee	179 Eastney Road, Southsea	394 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Marine Association Club	Dunn Close, Southsea	295 yd
The Fort Cumberland	125 Eastney Road, Southsea	331 yd
The Brewer's Tap	177 Eastney Road, Southsea	394 yd
Artillery Arms	Hester Road, Southsea	394 yd
The Old House At Home	Public House, 104 Locksway Road	549 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Basmati Takeaway	121 Eastney Road, Southsea	331 yd
Eastney Garden	143 Eastney Road, Southsea	337 yd
San Kebab And Pizza House	139 Eastney Road, Southsea	337 yd
Deep Blue Fish And Chips	160 Eastney Road, Southsea	350 yd
Amigos	164 Eastney Road, Southsea	350 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bransbury Park Bransbury Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	228 yd
Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS	grass pitches	231 yd
Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD		528 yd
St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD	grass pitches	782 yd
Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD	tennis courts	898 yd
Eastney Swimming Pool MELVILLE ROAD	swimming pool	903 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO4 9JR