Elm Grove is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1JH 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 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1JE, PO5 3EA, PO5 1JQ, PO5 4DU, PO5 3DZ, PO5 3DF, PO5 3DR, PO5 4DW, PO5 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 1JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 41.7% | 49.6% | 7.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 58.3% | 50.4% | -7.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 1JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 53.2% | 51.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 28.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46% | 40.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 16.7% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 42.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.1% | 80.8% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 80.2% | 70.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 70.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Grove was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 259th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 27 Bush House Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-01-04 | £172,718 |
| Flat 25 Bush House Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-06 | £135,249 |
| Flat 23 Bush House Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-08-05 | £183,915 |
| Flat 28 Bush House Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,750 | 1999-03-19 | £157,247 |
The percentage of student residents living in PO5 1JH 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 3,573 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,127 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 | 3,980 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 | 376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 530 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 619 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 | 1,403 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 | 120 yd | |
| Huis | 62 Elm Grove, Southsea | 142 yd | |
| The Sourdough Bakehouse Eatery | 79 Elm Grove, Southsea | 218 yd | |
| Shake And Grill | 75 Elm Grove, Southsea | 218 yd | |
| Bombay Bicycle Club | Shop, 85 Elm Grove | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honest Politician | 47 Elm Grove, Southsea | 113 yd | |
| King Street Tavern | 70 King Street, Southsea | 179 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 192 yd | |
| Carter & Co. | 30 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 192 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 218 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 334 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 337 yd | |
| Yuan Siu | 64 St James's Road, Southsea | 365 yd | |
| El Chapo Chow At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 192 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 207 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 337 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 487 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 274 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 369 yd | |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 375 yd | |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 676 yd | |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 698 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 728 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 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 | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.