Montgomerie Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1EB is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montgomerie Road, Southsea, PO5 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1ED, PO5 1AA, PO5 1EX, PO5 1ES, PO5 1EA, PO5 1AR, PO5 1PS, PO5 1QJ, PO5 1QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 1EB 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 1EB, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-05-19 | £318,675 |
| 43 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-07-07 | £314,386 |
| 5 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-05-20 | £206,289 |
| 23 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-02-28 | £319,619 |
| 37 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-10 | £260,306 |
PO5 1EB 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 1EB 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 | 148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 3,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,159 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,461 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 | 3,320 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 | 820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 830 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,354 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 | 369 yd | |
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 388 yd | |
| Baffled Coffee Ltd | 77 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 396 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 71 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 396 yd | |
| 2 Nice Cafe | 101 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 463 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Lucknow Street, Portsmouth | 476 yd | |
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 502 yd | |
| John Jacques | 74-82, Fratton Road | 544 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Chinese Takeaway | 46 Somers Road, Southsea | 330 yd | |
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 375 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 420 yd | |
| Cocos Takeaway Portsmouth | 7 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 421 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 564 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 572 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 608 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 609 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 373 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 411 yd | |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 876 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 969 yd | |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 980 yd | |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.