Palmerston Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 3PR 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 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 3RH, PO5 3PS, PO5 3NX, PO5 3NP, PO5 2HL, PO5 3SR, PO5 3PT, PO5 2HG, PO5 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO5 3PR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 42.8% | 49% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 57.2% | 51% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 61% | 63.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 23% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (90%) 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 | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 41% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 6.6% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 3.2% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 43.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 83.4% | 70.3% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 81.2% | 70.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 9.5% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 69.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmerston Road was 470.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.5% higher than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Palmerston Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 32nd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 97B Palmerston Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-06-27 | £143,728 |
| Flat 1 97B Palmerston Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,499 | 2007-11-07 | £160,329 |
| 97B Palmerston Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2007-07-27 | £159,650 |
| 97A Palmerston Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-03-23 | £265,746 |
| 97B Palmerston Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2004-04-26 | £138,916 |
PO5 3PR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PO5 3PR 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craneswater Junior School St Ronan's Road , PO4 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,431 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 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,031 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 | 4,047 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,497 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 | 4,700 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 | 551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangosteen | 91 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 1 yd | |
| Mooboo | 97A Palmerston Road, Southsea | 1 yd | |
| Ono Bowls Ltd | 1A Auckland Road East, Southsea | 30 yd | |
| Royal Bengal | 101 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 36 yd | |
| Montrouge | 103 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 38 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southsea Lounge | 93 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 1 yd | |
| Croxton's Kitchen & Tap House | Shop, 94 - 96 Palmerston Road | 62 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston (J D Wetherspoon) | Public House, 84 - 90 Palmerston Road | 92 yd | |
| Scarlet Tap, Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 80 - 82 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 95 yd | |
| Hong Kong Charlies | 75 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Kitchen | 4 Clarendon Road, Southsea | 126 yd | |
| André's Food Bar | 54 Osborne Road, Southsea | 197 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 55 Osborne Road, Southsea | 242 yd | |
| Greggs | 15 Palmerston Road, Southsea | 308 yd | |
| Coffee Cabin | Cafe, Avenue De Caen | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Palmerston Road Local | 77-79, Palmerston Road | 106 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 310 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 810 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 822 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Tennis Club CLARENCE ESPLANADE | tennis courts | 344 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 601 yd |
| Pyramids Centre CLARENCE ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Wimbledon Park Sports Centre TASWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 659 yd | |
| Ed'S Gym 57 - 61 57 - 61 Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.