Ravenswood Gardens is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 2LU is located in the St Jude electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravenswood Gardens, Southsea, PO5 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 2JY, PO5 2LH, PO5 2JT, PO5 2LY, PO5 2HU, PO5 2LA, PO5 2BS, PO5 2LD, PO5 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 2LU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.4% | 48.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 41.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 42.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2LU this area, 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 47.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 91.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 84.7% | 82.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 81.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenswood Gardens was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.3% lower than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ravenswood Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 5th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ravenswood Gardens, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-02-17 | £372,606 |
| 3 Ravenswood Gardens, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-03-14 | £421,200 |
| 8 Ravenswood Gardens, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-01-24 | £476,185 |
| 8 Ravenswood Gardens, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-24 | £294,259 |
| 16 Ravenswood Gardens, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-07-10 | £395,342 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,237 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 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,770 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 | 4,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,378 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 | 4,598 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 | 481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmion House | 89 Marmion Road, Southsea | 221 yd | |
| Agora Restaurant | 9 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 286 yd | |
| Arepa 2Go Ltd | 60B Victoria Road South, Southsea | 307 yd | |
| Bangerz 'n' Brewz | 60B Victoria Road South, Southsea | 307 yd | |
| Sherlock's Bar | 17 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight And Twilight Club | St Swithuns Primary, Taswell Road | 212 yd | |
| The Dockyard Club | Naval Base Club, Onslow Road | 229 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea | 240 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 13 Duncan Road, Southsea | 364 yd | |
| The Southsea Lounge | 93 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Kitchen | 4 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 339 yd | |
| The Chippy | 84 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 368 yd | |
| Chicken Mania | 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 380 yd | |
| Greggs | 15 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 434 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 10 Marmion Road, Southsea | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local | 77-79, Palmerston Road | 382 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 636 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 759 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Pyramids Centre CLARENCE ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Southsea Tennis Club CLARENCE ESPLANADE | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 716 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 851 yd | |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 926 yd | |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 973 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.