Kings Row is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1RQ is located in the Central Southsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Row, Southsea, PO5 1RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1PZ, PO5 1SB, PO5 1QZ, PO5 1RU, PO5 1PW, PO5 1RB, PO5 1QA, PO5 1SN, PO5 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 1RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52% | 52.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 1RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 67.9% | 64.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 23.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 57.4% | 55.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1RQ this area, 7.3% 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 | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.7% | 34.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 17.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 38.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 81.9% | 79.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 77.6% | 77.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 77.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 13.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Row was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Row has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Central Southsea and the 154th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kings Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-12-13 | £401,355 |
| 3 Kings Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2018-11-29 | £395,678 |
| 2 Kings Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2018-08-17 | £375,094 |
| 5 Kings Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-07-29 | £394,902 |
| 3 Kings Row, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-11-27 | £408,040 |
PO5 1RQ 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 1RQ 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 | 136 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersgrove Junior School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Primary School Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 944 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 | 3,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,415 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 | 3,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,673 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 | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 886 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 323 yd | |
| 2 Nice Cafe | 101 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 346 yd | |
| Desi - Old India Cafe | 173 Elm Grove, Southsea | 357 yd | |
| Umami Street Food | 167 Elm Grove, Southsea | 357 yd | |
| Raj Dulal | Shop, 60 Fawcett Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 301 yd | |
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 304 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 349 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 388 yd | |
| The Fat Fox | 11-13, Victoria Road South | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 304 yd | |
| New Red Dragon | 110 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 304 yd | |
| Golden Dim Sum | 154 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 304 yd | |
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 342 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 402 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 507 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 613 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 644 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 471 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 624 yd | |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 719 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 766 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.