Gunners Row is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO4 9XB is located in the Eastney and Craneswater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gunners Row, Southsea, PO4 9XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO4 9XD, PO4 9XA, PO4 9XN, PO4 9XL, PO4 9XE, PO4 9XP, PO4 9XJ, PO4 9LF, PO4 9YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO4 9XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.2% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.8% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 23% | 25% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 50.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47.4% | 46.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PO4 9XB this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 53.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 87.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 90.6% | 82.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 82.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunners Row was 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gunners Row has the 35th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 280th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.3%.

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 Dowell House Gunners Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-05-31 | £580,462 |
| Flat 1 Dowell House Gunners Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-07-20 | £638,548 |
| Flat 5 Dowell House Gunners Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-02-16 | £583,048 |
| Flat 3 Dowell House Gunners Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2011-04-18 | £696,366 |
| Flat 4 Dowell House Gunners Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2003-08-18 | £545,115 |
PO4 9XB 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 retired residents living in PO4 9XB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Infant School Methuen Road , PO4 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimborne Primary School Wimborne Road , Southsea PO4 8DE | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | No | More About School | |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Junior School Shelford Road , Southsea PO4 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,697 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 | 2,876 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 | 4,346 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 | 892 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 | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 421 yd | |
| Gallery Box | 117 Eastney Road, Southsea | 456 yd | |
| Pure Ground @ Bransbury | Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park | 593 yd | |
| The Hideaway | 161 - 165 Highland Road, Southsea | 624 yd | |
| Meon Milton Cafe | Eastney Playing Fields, Cockleshell Gardens | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastney Tavern | 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 147 yd | |
| R M A Tavern | 58 Cromwell Road, Southsea | 155 yd | |
| Sir Loin Of Beef | 152 Highland Road, Southsea | 262 yd | |
| Royal Marine Association Club | Dunn Close, Southsea | 347 yd | |
| The Three Marines | Three Marines The, 110 Highland Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cup | Eastney Coffee House, Eastney Esplanade | 437 yd | |
| Basmati Takeaway | 121 Eastney Road, Southsea | 456 yd | |
| Eastney Garden | 143 Eastney Road, Southsea | 606 yd | |
| San Kebab And Pizza House | 139 Eastney Road, Southsea | 606 yd | |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd | 147 Highland Road, Southsea | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockleshell Playing Fields COCKLESHELL GARDENS | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Bransbury Park Bransbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Southsea Par 3 Golf Links MINIATURE GOLF COURSE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE EASTERN PARADE | golf | 633 yd |
| St Helens Field EASTERN PARADE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Mary Rose Academy GISORS ROAD | 951 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 | 151.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.