Hudson Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1HB 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 Hudson Road, Southsea, PO5 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1HD, PO5 1HE, PO5 1EY, PO5 1EZ, PO5 1AS, PO5 4PX, PO5 1EQ, PO5 1ER, PO5 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 1HB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 40.4% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 59.6% | 52.5% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 1HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.8% 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 | 89.5% | 90.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 52.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -37.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 61% | 58% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 1HB this area, 3.1% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 62.2% | 70.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 53.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 19.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.4% | 70% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 79.1% | 77.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 77.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hudson Road was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hudson Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 90th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Hudson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-03 | £244,659 |
| 13 Hudson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-10-02 | £267,713 |
| 17 Hudson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-06-14 | £294,283 |
| 1 Hudson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-11-02 | £326,840 |
| 7 Hudson Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-07-29 | £277,714 |
PO5 1HB 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 student residents living in PO5 1HB 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) | 278 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,181 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 | 3,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,936 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 | 3,587 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 | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 625 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea Brunch Klub | 119 Elm Grove, Southsea | 309 yd | |
| Fuegos Street | 89 Elm Grove, Southsea | 310 yd | |
| The Steam Room | 99 Elm Grove, Southsea | 316 yd | |
| Giant Slice Pizza & Slap Noodles | 87 Elm Grove, Southsea | 319 yd | |
| Bombay Bicycle Club | Shop, 85 Elm Grove | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Irish Centre | 77 Elm Grove, Southsea | 329 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 391 yd | |
| The Deco | 128 Elm Grove, Southsea | 408 yd | |
| The Honest Politician | 47 Elm Grove, Southsea | 410 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Chinese Takeaway | 46 Somers Road, Southsea | 97 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 216 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 309 yd | |
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 329 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Illustrious House | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 309 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 350 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 695 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 369 yd | |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 564 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 692 yd | |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 692 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 860 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.