St Peters Grove is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1LS 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 Peters Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1JW, PO5 1HN, PO5 1HW, PO5 1LT, PO5 1EW, PO5 1HS, PO5 1LH, PO5 1LW, PO5 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 1LS is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 50.2% | 44.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 55.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 1LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 58.5% | 62.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 28.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1LS this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.6% | 28.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 41.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 74.3% | 74.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 74.3% | 72% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 71.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 13.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Grove was 110.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Peters Grove has the 26th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 238th highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Peters Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-23 | £349,684 |
| Upper Flat 26 St Peters Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2021-05-07 | £180,996 |
| Flat 2 Elm Lodge St Peters Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2021-03-19 | £154,500 |
| 2 St Peters Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-07 | £306,990 |
| Elm Lodge St Peters Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2018-10-05 | £49,415 |
PO5 1LS 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 1LS 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 | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersgrove Junior School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Primary School Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,085 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 | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School GDST 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 702 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 864 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 81 yd | |
| The Steam Room | 99 Elm Grove, Southsea | 92 yd | |
| Lin's Thai Cafe | 78 Elm Grove, Southsea | 112 yd | |
| Tangs | 125 Elm Grove, Southsea | 113 yd | |
| Fuegos Street | 89 Elm Grove, Southsea | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Irish Centre | 77 Elm Grove, Southsea | 183 yd | |
| The Deco | 128 Elm Grove, Southsea | 203 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 228 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 234 yd | |
| The Honest Politician | 47 Elm Grove, Southsea | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 81 yd | |
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 183 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 303 yd | |
| Peninsula Chinese Takeaway | 46 Somers Road, Southsea | 329 yd | |
| New China Chinese Takeaway | 8 Grove Road South, Southsea | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 81 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 113 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 195 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 564 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 349 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 599 yd | |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 694 yd | |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 706 yd | |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 865 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 925 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 | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.