Copper Street is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 3RT 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 Copper Street, Southsea, PO5 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 3AS, PO5 3BJ, PO5 3BH, PO5 3BE, PO1 2PD, PO5 3AL, PO5 3AT, PO5 3AR, PO5 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO5 3RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.6% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.4% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 53.1% | 49.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 54.7% | 50.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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.
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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 3.6% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 14.9% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 52.7% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 72% | 73.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 60.1% | 67.8% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 8% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 68.1% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.9% | 7.6% | -6.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 5.3% | -6.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copper Street was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the St Jude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copper Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Jude and the 251st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 2 Argent Court, 19 Copper Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-01-09 | £147,095 |
| Flat 5 Argent Court, 19 Copper Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2016-08-02 | £232,953 |
| Flat 1 Argent Court, 19 Copper Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-04-10 | £139,331 |
| Flat 2 Argent Court, 19 Copper Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2006-05-15 | £168,891 |
| Flat 2 Argent Court, 19 Copper Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2004-08-02 | £186,676 |
PO5 3RT 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 3RT 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 210 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,483 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 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,063 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 | 3,242 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,496 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 | 4,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 650 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 835 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 | 1,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya | Jubilee Tavern, 15 Jubilee Terrace | 35 yd | |
| El Greco | 8 - 9 Bellevue Terrace, Southsea | 117 yd | |
| Koh Thai Southsea | 8 Kings Road, Southsea | 141 yd | |
| Willams Whoppers | 64A Castle Road, Southsea | 176 yd | |
| Mayfair Chinese Restaurant | 96 Castle Road, Southsea | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 200 yd | |
| Carter & Co. | 30 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 200 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 224 yd | |
| Hampshire Boulevard | 1-2 Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth | 432 yd | |
| King Street Tavern | 70 King Street, Southsea | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Siu | 64 St James's Road, Southsea | 583 yd | |
| Vanilla | Kiosks 3E And 4E, Clarence Esplanade | 588 yd | |
| Scoops Gelato | 81-83, Elm Grove | 604 yd | |
| El Chapo Chow At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 610 yd | |
| FlipandFry | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 200 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 590 yd | |
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 618 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 715 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Southsea | 32 - 34 Marmion Road, Southsea | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 267 yd | |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 373 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 376 yd | |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 544 yd |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 627 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 | 774 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.