Havelock Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 1RU 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 Havelock Road, Southsea, PO5 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 1RQ, PO5 1RS, PO5 1SB, PO5 1QZ, PO5 1RX, PO5 1PZ, PO5 1RT, PO5 1RB, PO5 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 1RU 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 1RU, 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 1RU 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 Havelock Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Central Southsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Havelock Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Central Southsea and the 169th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Havelock Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2025-01-17 | £665,729 |
| 18 Havelock Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2024-09-03 | £607,448 |
| 15 Havelock Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2021-10-15 | £433,514 |
| 11 Havelock Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-03-10 | £413,094 |
| 35 Havelock Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-10-09 | £410,451 |
PO5 1RU 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 1RU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant School Francis Avenue , PO4 0AG | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,884 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 | 3,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,349 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 | 3,569 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 | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevda Café | 90 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 296 yd | |
| 2 Nice Cafe | 101 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 315 yd | |
| Raj Dulal | Shop, 60 Fawcett Road | 357 yd | |
| Desi - Old India Cafe | 173 Elm Grove, Southsea | 370 yd | |
| Umami Street Food | 167 Elm Grove, Southsea | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mist Lounge Portsmouth | 168 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 243 yd | |
| The Red White & Blue | Public House, 150 Fawcett Road | 254 yd | |
| The One Eyed Dog | 177 - 185 Elm Grove, Southsea | 356 yd | |
| The Fawcett Inn | 176 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 388 yd | |
| Emporium Bar | 152 - 156 Elm Grove, Southsea | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Kebab | 114 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 254 yd | |
| New Red Dragon | 110 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 254 yd | |
| Golden Dim Sum | 154 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 254 yd | |
| Spice N Grill | Shop, 111 Fawcett Road | 317 yd | |
| Toyosi Kitchen Limited | 78 Fawcett Road, Southsea | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 426 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 543 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 596 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 655 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 472 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 661 yd | |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 686 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 796 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 1,013 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 | 191.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.