Florence Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 2NE 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 Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 2ND, PO5 2LZ, PO5 2NL, PO5 2DN, PO5 2JH, PO5 2LQ, PO5 2NB, PO5 2NF, PO5 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 2NE is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 41.9% | 44.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 58.1% | 55.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 2NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 40.9% | 46.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 49.8% | 47% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.7% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 56% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91% | 86.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 80.3% | 75.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 75.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 3% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Road was 170.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.2% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Florence Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 145th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Florence Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-05 | £359,878 |
| Flat 1 2 Florence Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,855 | 2024-07-26 | £136,719 |
| 18 - 20 Florence Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £1,239,000 | 2023-12-08 | £1,227,360 |
| 16 Florence Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-01-18 | £339,876 |
| 14 Florence Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-10-21 | £346,907 |
PO5 2NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,933 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 | 4,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,606 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 | 4,864 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 | 372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,814 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 | 156 yd | |
| Moonshine Bar | Public House, 1 Granada Road | 223 yd | |
| Nasta Pani Ltd | 13 Waverley Road, Southsea | 224 yd | |
| BH Live Hospitality | The Pyramids, Clarence Esplanade | 327 yd | |
| Cafe On The Common | Southsea Skatepark, Clarence Esplanade | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockyard Club | Naval Base Club, Onslow Road | 126 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea | 285 yd | |
| Sunlight And Twilight Club | St Swithuns Primary, Taswell Road | 346 yd | |
| The Southsea Lounge | 93 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 561 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 13 Duncan Road, Southsea | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 84 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 156 yd | |
| Chicken Mania | 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 163 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | Shop, 14 Granada Road | 282 yd | |
| Coffee Cabin | Cafe, Avenue De Caen | 523 yd | |
| The Old Pier Hut | Unit 10, South Parade Pier | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local | 77-79, Palmerston Road | 620 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 679 yd | |
| New Kwiki Mart | 111-113, Albert Road | 806 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramids Centre CLARENCE ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Southsea Tennis Club CLARENCE ESPLANADE | tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Havelock Community Centre FAWCETT ROAD | 974 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,024 yd |
| Craneswater Junior School ST. RONANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Canoe Lake Leisure EASTERN PARADE | tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.