Regent Place is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 3BA is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regent Place, Southsea, PO5 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 3EG, PO5 3BT, PO5 3DL, PO5 3BU, PO5 3AZ, PO5 3ED, PO5 3DN, PO5 3AY, PO5 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO5 3BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 50.8% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 55.8% | 49.2% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 84.3% | 56.2% | -28.1% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.4% | 21.6% | 15.2% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.3% | 47.5% | -13.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 15.7% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 12.4% | 7.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.7% | 23.2% | -25.5% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 41.6% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.6% | 88.5% | 7.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 74.4% | 81.1% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 2% | -7.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 74% | 81.5% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 7.5% | -5.4% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Place was 223.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Regent Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 97th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 147.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Regent Place, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2018-01-12 | £330,765 |
| 2 Regent Place, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2006-03-08 | £364,958 |
| 2 Regent Place, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2005-09-22 | £360,976 |
PO5 3BA 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 3BA 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 810 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseppe's | 1 Kent Road, Southsea | 55 yd | |
| Mayfair Chinese Restaurant | 96 Castle Road, Southsea | 75 yd | |
| Ning's Thai | Shop, 67 Castle Road | 89 yd | |
| Willams Whoppers | 64A Castle Road, Southsea | 97 yd | |
| Pie And Vinyl | Shop, 61 Castle Road | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 204 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 242 yd | |
| Carter & Co. | 30 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 242 yd | |
| The Greenwich Pub | 39 Osborne Road, Southsea | 388 yd | |
| Hive Bar Southsea | 50 Osborne Road, Southsea | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Gogo | 55 Osborne Road, Southsea | 487 yd | |
| Vanilla | Kiosks 3E And 4E, Clarence Esplanade | 515 yd | |
| André's Food Bar | 54 Osborne Road, Southsea | 532 yd | |
| Freddie's Fish And Chips | Kiosks C And D, Clarence Esplanade | 553 yd | |
| Seaside Fish And Chips | Kiosks C And D, Clarence Esplanade | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 242 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 574 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 651 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local | 77-79, Palmerston Road | 653 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 85 yd | |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 450 yd |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 547 yd | |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 555 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 830 yd |
| Southsea Tennis Club CLARENCE ESPLANADE | tennis courts | 910 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.