South Parade is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 2JD is located in the St Jude electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Parade, Southsea, PO5 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 2HN, PO5 2JE, PO5 2JF, PO5 2AZ, PO5 2FB, PO5 2JP, PO5 2LG, PO5 2JG, PO5 2JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 2JD is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO5 2JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 59.8% | 54.1% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 18.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 47% | 48% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2JD this area, 5.7% 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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 18.3% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 57% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 85% | 87.6% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 76.4% | 74.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 74.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 567.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 574.6% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Parade has the 6th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 25th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 239.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Mary Rose Court, 20 - 21 South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-31 | £152,272 |
| Flat 19 Mary Rose Court, 20 - 21 South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-02-07 | £142,892 |
| Flat 4 Mary Rose Court, 20 - 21 South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-10-04 | £141,612 |
| Flat 15 Mary Rose Court, 20 - 21 South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-24 | £146,000 |
| Flat 9 Mary Rose Court, 20 - 21 South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-19 | £254,539 |
PO5 2JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Taswell Road , PO5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,018 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 | 4,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,741 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 | 5,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moggy's Yard | 86 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 204 yd | |
| Moonshine Bar | Public House, 1 Granada Road | 252 yd | |
| BH Live Hospitality | The Pyramids, Clarence Esplanade | 274 yd | |
| Nasta Pani Ltd | 13 Waverley Road, Southsea | 288 yd | |
| Cafe On The Common | Southsea Skatepark, Clarence Esplanade | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockyard Club | Naval Base Club, Onslow Road | 274 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea | 425 yd | |
| Sunlight And Twilight Club | St Swithuns Primary, Taswell Road | 484 yd | |
| The Southsea Lounge | 93 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 707 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 13 Duncan Road, Southsea | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Mania | 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 200 yd | |
| The Chippy | 84 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 204 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | Shop, 14 Granada Road | 261 yd | |
| The Old Pier Hut | Unit 10, South Parade Pier | 439 yd | |
| Greek Cuisine Tony | Unit 12, South Parade Pier | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local | 77-79, Palmerston Road | 776 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 847 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramids Centre CLARENCE ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 278 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Southsea Tennis Club CLARENCE ESPLANADE | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 1,061 yd | |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 121.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 276.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 276.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 42.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.