St Ursula Grove is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1LT 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 Ursula Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1EW, PO5 1EP, PO5 1LS, PO5 1HR, PO5 1DX, PO5 1LJ, PO5 1ET, PO5 1EL, PO5 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 1LT 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 1LT, 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 1LT 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 Ursula Grove was 162.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Ursula Grove has the 41st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 155th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.5%.
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 St Ursula Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-12 | £404,107 |
| Flat 1 15 St Ursula Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-05-26 | £543,951 |
| Flat 2 6 St Ursula Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-03-03 | £242,000 |
| 12 St Ursula Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-07-20 | £550,175 |
| Flat 1 15 St Ursula Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-10-23 | £509,977 |
PO5 1LT 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 1LT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Taswell Road , PO5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,055 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 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,274 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 | 3,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,023 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 | 3,807 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 | 336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 784 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,084 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 | 1,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangs | 125 Elm Grove, Southsea | 83 yd | |
| Desi - Old India Cafe | 173 Elm Grove, Southsea | 141 yd | |
| Umami Street Food | 167 Elm Grove, Southsea | 141 yd | |
| Southsea Brunch Klub | 119 Elm Grove, Southsea | 144 yd | |
| The Steam Room | 99 Elm Grove, Southsea | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deco | 128 Elm Grove, Southsea | 168 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 188 yd | |
| Portsmouth Irish Centre | 77 Elm Grove, Southsea | 251 yd | |
| The Fat Fox | 11-13, Victoria Road South | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 144 yd | |
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 251 yd | |
| Peninsula Chinese Takeaway | 46 Somers Road, Southsea | 336 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 346 yd | |
| Yam Kebabz | Shop, 16 Albert Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 83 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 144 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 263 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 585 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 403 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 610 yd | |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 769 yd | |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 812 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 864 yd | |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.