Livingstone Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1RT is located in the Central Southsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Livingstone Road, Southsea, PO5 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1RS, PO5 1RH, PO5 1RP, PO5 1RU, PO5 1QX, PO5 1RN, PO5 1RA, PO5 1RR, PO5 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 1RT is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 48% | 44.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 52% | 55.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO5 1RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.8% | 36.5% | -11.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 52.4% | 12.6% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PO5 1RT this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 54.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 95% | 90.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.5% | 86.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Livingstone Road was 159.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% higher than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Livingstone Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Central Southsea and the 161st highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Livingstone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-03-28 | £767,524 |
| 6 Livingstone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-12-15 | £524,940 |
| 14 Livingstone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2019-08-14 | £708,269 |
| 16 Livingstone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2019-01-31 | £549,227 |
| 2 Livingstone Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-01-24 | £666,832 |
PO5 1RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 378 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 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | 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 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 3,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,506 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 | 3,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,788 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 | 627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School 35 to 37 St Simons Road , Southsea PO5 2PE | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Lounge | 9 Victoria Road South, Southsea | 317 yd | |
| Desi - Old India Cafe | 173 Elm Grove, Southsea | 321 yd | |
| Umami Street Food | 167 Elm Grove, Southsea | 321 yd | |
| Food At The Fat Fox | 11 - 13 Victoria Road South, Southsea | 334 yd | |
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 240 yd | |
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 281 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 299 yd | |
| The Fat Fox | 11-13, Victoria Road South | 317 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 281 yd | |
| New Red Dragon | 110 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 281 yd | |
| Golden Dim Sum | 154 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 281 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 178 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 362 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 391 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 499 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 525 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 647 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 559 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 579 yd | |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 761 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 761 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.