Worsley Street is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9PR 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 Worsley Street, Southsea, PO4 9PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9PL, PO4 9PT, PO4 9YB, PO4 9PH, PO4 9NX, PO4 9QW, PO4 9PE, PO4 9QU, PO4 9XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 9PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 50.4% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49.6% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 47.8% | 42.7% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 30.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 41.1% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 40.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.4% | 11.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 39.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.7% | 93.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 92.9% | 89% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 92.6% | 89% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worsley Street was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Worsley Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Worsley Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £244,560 | 2025-06-30 | £236,663 |
| 22 Worsley Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,750 | 2024-08-16 | £246,521 |
| 19 Worsley Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £252,950 | 2023-10-06 | £247,277 |
| 14 Worsley Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-15 | £253,394 |
| 22 Worsley Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2022-06-24 | £241,773 |
PO4 9PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | No | More About School | |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,058 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 | 4,404 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 | 1,069 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 | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,760 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 | 162 yd | |
| The Hideaway | 161 - 165 Highland Road, Southsea | 473 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 157 Highland Road, Southsea | 533 yd | |
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 619 yd | |
| St Margaret's Community Church (Cafe) | St Margarets Church, Highland Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R M A Tavern | 58 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 129 yd | |
| Eastney Tavern | 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 192 yd | |
| Sir Loin Of Beef | 152 Highland Road, Southsea | 260 yd | |
| The Three Marines | Three Marines The, 110 Highland Road | 293 yd | |
| Royal Marine Association Club | Dunn Close, Southsea | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cup | Eastney Coffee House, Eastney Esplanade | 249 yd | |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd | 147 Highland Road, Southsea | 506 yd | |
| Ni Hao | 135 Highland Road, Southsea | 533 yd | |
| Basmati Takeaway | 121 Eastney Road, Southsea | 619 yd | |
| Eastney Garden | 143 Eastney Road, Southsea | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 384 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.