Little Southsea Street is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 3RS is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 3RR, PO5 3BN, PO5 3BY, PO5 3DD, PO5 3BJ, PO5 3RX, PO5 3AY, PO5 3BE, PO5 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 3RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 54.8% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 45.2% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 3RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 27.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 51% | 46.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 39.4% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 8.7% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 7.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 22.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 39.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.7% | 73% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.2% 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% | 74.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 73.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 13.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Southsea Street was 364.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.2% higher than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Little Southsea Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 47th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Little Southsea Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2011-07-29 | £345,199 |
| 17 Little Southsea Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-08-15 | £346,043 |
| 17 Little Southsea Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2001-12-21 | £318,681 |
PO5 3RS 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 3RS 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,339 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 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,943 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 | 3,384 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,383 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 | 4,176 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 | 280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 630 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 692 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 | 1,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willams Whoppers | 64A Castle Road, Southsea | 93 yd | |
| Pie And Vinyl | Shop, 61 Castle Road | 103 yd | |
| Delaney's | 77B Castle Road, Southsea | 103 yd | |
| Ning's Thai | Shop, 67 Castle Road | 114 yd | |
| Mayfair Chinese Restaurant | 96 Castle Road, Southsea | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 67 yd | |
| Carter & Co. | 30 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 67 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 80 yd | |
| The Honest Politician | 47 Elm Grove, Southsea | 364 yd | |
| King Street Tavern | 70 King Street, Southsea | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 467 yd | |
| Yuan Siu | 64 St James's Road, Southsea | 522 yd | |
| New China Chinese Takeaway | 8 Grove Road South, Southsea | 565 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 115 Elm Grove, Southsea | 573 yd | |
| El Chapo Chow At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 67 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 452 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 573 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 685 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 196 yd | |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 375 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 401 yd |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 507 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 689 yd |
| Hms Temeraire Victory Stadium UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 831 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.