Eastern Parade is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9RS 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 Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9RB, PO4 9QZ, PO4 9RN, PO4 9RP, PO4 9RT, PO4 9RL, PO4 9RD, PO4 9RR, PO4 9QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO4 9RS is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 46.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 43% | 39% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 36.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 25% | 40.3% | 15.3% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 28.4% | 19% | -9.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 10.7% | -7.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 44.9% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 5.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 85% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 86.1% | 76.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 76.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 2.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Parade was 273.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 219.9% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eastern Parade has the 11th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 69th highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Cresta Court Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-17 | £348,191 |
| Flat 16 Cresta Court Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-09-02 | £327,226 |
| Flat 22 Cresta Court Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-12 | £358,695 |
| Flat 4 Cresta Court Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-04-06 | £376,694 |
| Flat 7 Cresta Court Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2022-03-02 | £388,354 |
PO4 9RS 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 9RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Taswell Road , PO5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,155 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 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 2,331 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 | 3,480 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 | 4,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville High School 35 to 37 St Simons Road , Southsea PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea Model Village | Model Village, Lumps Fort | 302 yd | |
| Tenth Hole Tea Room | Eastern Parade, Southsea | 302 yd | |
| Canoe Lake Cafe | St Helens Parade, Southsea | 361 yd | |
| The Coffee House Portsmouth | Shop, 18 Highland Road | 444 yd | |
| By The Beach Southsea | 27 St Georges Road, Southsea | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festing Hotel | 1A Festing Road, Southsea | 400 yd | |
| The Merchant House | 9 - 11 Highland Road, Southsea | 510 yd | |
| Craneswater Club | 1A Festing Buildings, Highland Road | 548 yd | |
| The Three Marines | Three Marines The, 110 Highland Road | 644 yd | |
| Leopold Tavern | 154 Albert Road, Southsea | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 5 Festing Road, Southsea | 400 yd | |
| Ocean City Chinese Takeaway | 3 Festing Road, Southsea | 400 yd | |
| The Cod Squad | 39 Highland Road, Southsea | 494 yd | |
| Ni Hao | 135 Highland Road, Southsea | 540 yd | |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd | 147 Highland Road, Southsea | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 89 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 330 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 814 yd | |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.