Kimberley Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9NS 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 Kimberley Road, Southsea, PO4 9NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9NP, PO4 9NR, PO4 9NN, PO4 9PA, PO4 9NY, PO4 9NT, PO4 9NZ, PO4 9NF, PO4 9NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 9NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 54.8% | 55.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 44.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 9NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 42.5% | 50.6% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 26.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 39.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 94.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 91% | 93.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 93.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimberley Road was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kimberley Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 69th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-05-22 | £331,599 |
| 28 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2025-05-19 | £310,812 |
| 80 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2025-03-10 | £361,019 |
| 82 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-09 | £392,652 |
| 86 Kimberley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-04 | £338,684 |
PO4 9NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9NS 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Infant School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Junior School Wimborne Road , PO4 8DE | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,087 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 | 4,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,341 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 | 1,125 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School 35 to 37 St Simons Road , Southsea PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideaway | 161 - 165 Highland Road, Southsea | 179 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 157 Highland Road, Southsea | 199 yd | |
| St Margaret's Community Church (Cafe) | St Margarets Church, Highland Road | 264 yd | |
| By The Beach Southsea | 27 St Georges Road, Southsea | 332 yd | |
| The Coffee House Portsmouth | Shop, 18 Highland Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Marines | Three Marines The, 110 Highland Road | 267 yd | |
| Sir Loin Of Beef | 152 Highland Road, Southsea | 396 yd | |
| R M A Tavern | 58 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 440 yd | |
| Eastney Tavern | 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 456 yd | |
| The Merchant House | 9 - 11 Highland Road, Southsea | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd | 147 Highland Road, Southsea | 188 yd | |
| Ni Hao | 135 Highland Road, Southsea | 199 yd | |
| The Cod Squad | 39 Highland Road, Southsea | 475 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 5 Festing Road, Southsea | 513 yd | |
| Ocean City Chinese Takeaway | 3 Festing Road, Southsea | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 436 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 860 yd | |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 918 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.