Elm Grove is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1JE 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 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1JH, PO5 4DU, PO5 4DT, PO5 4EB, PO5 4DW, PO5 3EB, PO5 4DR, PO5 1JQ, PO5 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO5 1JE 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 | 56.4% | 51.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around PO5 1JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 49.5% | 43% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 33.5% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 45.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.4% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 20% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 44.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 78.7% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 89.9% | 79.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 79.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.5% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Grove was 165.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Grove has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 151st highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-06-19 | £198,301 |
| 1 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-01-29 | £151,884 |
| 7 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-11-22 | £164,654 |
| 3 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2015-02-18 | £208,603 |
| 17 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2013-10-01 | £205,476 |
PO5 1JE 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 1JE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,125 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 | 3,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 477 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 585 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 | 1,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & J Mahal | Shop, 39 Elm Grove | 152 yd | |
| Huis | 62 Elm Grove, Southsea | 185 yd | |
| The Sourdough Bakehouse Eatery | 79 Elm Grove, Southsea | 249 yd | |
| Shake And Grill | 75 Elm Grove, Southsea | 249 yd | |
| Bombay Bicycle Club | Shop, 85 Elm Grove | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Street Tavern | 70 King Street, Southsea | 134 yd | |
| The Honest Politician | 47 Elm Grove, Southsea | 149 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 191 yd | |
| Carter & Co. | 30 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 191 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 249 yd | |
| Yuan Siu | 64 St James's Road, Southsea | 317 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 321 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 373 yd | |
| El Chapo Chow At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 191 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 242 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 373 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 524 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 316 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 329 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 400 yd | |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 648 yd | |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 663 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 674 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.