Montgomerie Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1AR is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montgomerie Road, Southsea, PO5 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1PS, PO5 1QE, PO5 1SL, PO5 1EB, PO5 1AA, PO5 1ED, PO5 1PP, PO5 1QA, PO5 1SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 1AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 40.8% | 47.8% | 7.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 59.2% | 52.2% | -7.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 PO5 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.6% 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 | 80.9% | 74.6% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 36.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.6% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 58.8% | 46.8% | -12.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 37.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.1% | 44.7% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 27.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 24.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 9.6% | 1.4% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 75.4% | 67.1% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 74.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 15% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 74.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montgomerie Road was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montgomerie Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 252nd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Montgomerie Mews, 82 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-24 | £166,836 |
| 2 Montgomerie Mews, 82 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-10-29 | £183,095 |
| 7 Montgomerie Mews, 82 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £171,450 | 2006-04-21 | £242,483 |
| 6 Montgomerie Mews, 82 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £181,250 | 2006-04-13 | £256,343 |
| 5 Montgomerie Mews, 82 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £142,850 | 2006-04-10 | £202,034 |
PO5 1AR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PO5 1AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 138 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,774 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 | 3,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 3,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 933 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Dulal | Shop, 60 Fawcett Road | 266 yd | |
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 286 yd | |
| Baffled Coffee Ltd | 77 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 293 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 71 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 293 yd | |
| 2 Nice Cafe | 101 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 373 yd | |
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 421 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Lucknow Street, Portsmouth | 427 yd | |
| John Jacques | 74-82, Fratton Road | 494 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rail Social Club | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 272 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 319 yd | |
| Cocos Takeaway Portsmouth | 7 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 334 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 373 yd | |
| New Red Dragon | 110 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 525 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 588 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 601 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 607 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 285 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 512 yd | |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 916 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 936 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.