St Andrews Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1EX 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 St Andrews Road, Southsea, PO5 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1ES, PO5 1QJ, PO5 1EA, PO5 1EB, PO5 1EE, PO5 1ED, PO5 1QN, PO5 1PP, PO5 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 1EX is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 44.4% | 45.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 55.6% | 54.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.3% 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 | 82.7% | 84.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 46.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 57.4% | 45.2% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 40.6% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 12.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 PO5 1EX this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.3% | 56.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 39.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 22.4% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 81.5% | 72.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 83.7% | 75.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 10% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 74.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Road was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Andrews Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 St Andrews Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-04-04 | £590,972 |
| 114 St Andrews Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2023-11-30 | £513,795 |
| 100 St Andrews Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-10-02 | £524,638 |
| 122 St Andrews Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2023-09-13 | £518,049 |
| 142 St Andrews Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-04-28 | £355,369 |
PO5 1EX 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 student residents living in PO5 1EX 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) | 190 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 884 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 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 3,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3,392 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 | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 782 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Cafe | Cafe, Somerstown Central | 394 yd | |
| Raj Dulal | Shop, 60 Fawcett Road | 425 yd | |
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 430 yd | |
| Baffled Coffee Ltd | 77 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 453 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 71 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 485 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 497 yd | |
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 512 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 535 yd | |
| The Deco | 128 Elm Grove, Southsea | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Chinese Takeaway | 46 Somers Road, Southsea | 261 yd | |
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 424 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 444 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 463 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 490 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 593 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 651 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 389 yd | |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 446 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 796 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 905 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 966 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 | 213.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.