Tokar Street is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9PF 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 Tokar Street, Southsea, PO4 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9PE, PO4 9PS, PO4 9PJ, PO4 9PT, PO4 9QW, PO4 9PU, PO4 9PN, PO4 9PH, PO4 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 9PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 44.2% | 48.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 30.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 45.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 39.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.6% | 20.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 37.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 93.4% | 87% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 87% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tokar Street was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tokar Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 234th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Tokar Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-10-24 | £257,500 |
| 2 Tokar Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-05-28 | £214,831 |
| 24 Tokar Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2024-08-30 | £258,308 |
| 2 Tokar Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-07 | £163,466 |
| 34 Tokar Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-07-28 | £106,775 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | More About School | |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 2out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,928 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Beach Southsea | 27 St Georges Road, Southsea | 272 yd | |
| The Hideaway | 161 - 165 Highland Road, Southsea | 393 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 157 Highland Road, Southsea | 461 yd | |
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 494 yd | |
| St Margaret's Community Church (Cafe) | St Margarets Church, Highland Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R M A Tavern | 58 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 92 yd | |
| Eastney Tavern | 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 103 yd | |
| Sir Loin Of Beef | 152 Highland Road, Southsea | 121 yd | |
| The Three Marines | Three Marines The, 110 Highland Road | 176 yd | |
| The Fort Cumberland | 125 Eastney Road, Southsea | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cup | Eastney Coffee House, Eastney Esplanade | 389 yd | |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd | 147 Highland Road, Southsea | 431 yd | |
| Ni Hao | 135 Highland Road, Southsea | 461 yd | |
| Basmati Takeaway | 121 Eastney Road, Southsea | 494 yd | |
| Eastney Garden | 143 Eastney Road, Southsea | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 497 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 974 yd | |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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 | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.