Pelham Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 3DT 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 Pelham Road, Southsea, PO5 3DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 3DX, PO5 3DY, PO5 3DG, PO5 1JP, PO5 1JY, PO5 1JG, PO5 3DZ, PO5 3DU, PO5 3QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 3DT is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 47.9% | 45.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 3DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 45.1% | 43.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 28% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 49% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 27.2% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 7.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.2% | 19% | -2.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 47.6% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 10.8% | 5.5% | -5.3% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.3% | 87.3% | 8.0% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 74.9% | 72.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 71.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 17.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 3.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pelham Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 279th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Pelham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £563,000 | 2024-04-16 | £578,639 |
| 41 Pelham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-01-19 | £538,395 |
| 11 Pelham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-06-22 | £558,122 |
| Lower Flat 14 Pelham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2022-03-25 | £193,500 |
| Flat 3 12 Pelham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-09-16 | £198,868 |
PO5 3DT 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 3DT 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Taswell Road , PO5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,602 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 | 3,769 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,057 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 | 4,032 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 | 325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 703 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 1,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huis | 62 Elm Grove, Southsea | 94 yd | |
| Portsmouth Friendship Centre | Elm Grove, Southsea | 121 yd | |
| The Sourdough Bakehouse Eatery | 79 Elm Grove, Southsea | 140 yd | |
| Shake And Grill | 75 Elm Grove, Southsea | 140 yd | |
| T & J Mahal | Shop, 39 Elm Grove | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honest Politician | 47 Elm Grove, Southsea | 135 yd | |
| Portsmouth Irish Centre | 77 Elm Grove, Southsea | 140 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 326 yd | |
| King Street Tavern | 70 King Street, Southsea | 346 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 140 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 188 yd | |
| New China Chinese Takeaway | 8 Grove Road South, Southsea | 300 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 10 Marmion Road, Southsea | 363 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 119 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 188 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 320 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 350 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 110 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 426 yd | |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 575 yd | |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 738 yd | |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 888 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 933 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.