Kings Road is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 4EF is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Road, Southsea, PO5 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 4EW, PO5 3BB, PO5 3AH, PO5 4DJ, PO1 2RQ, PO5 3AR, PO1 2RG, PO5 4AE, PO5 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO5 4EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.7% 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 | 71.2% | 79.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 41.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 12.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -32.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 44.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around PO5 4EF this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 7.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 5.4% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 38.6% | 15.5% | 16.9% | 21.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 37.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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 | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 7% | 1.4% | -5.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 69.3% | 68.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 79.6% | 68.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 68.7% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Kings Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 279th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Horseshoe Apartments, 1 - 3 Kings Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-01-13 | £157,420 |
| 9 The Horseshoe Apartments, 1 - 3 Kings Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-09-30 | £189,021 |
| 6 The Horseshoe Apartments, 1 - 3 Kings Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-09-30 | £189,021 |
| 8 The Horseshoe Apartments, 1 - 3 Kings Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-09-30 | £189,021 |
| 7 The Horseshoe Apartments, 1 - 3 Kings Road, Southsea, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-07-28 | £205,292 |
The percentage of student residents living in PO5 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 366 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,495 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 | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,320 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 | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School GDST 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 483 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 581 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Thai Southsea | 8 Kings Road, Southsea | 65 yd | |
| The Chambers | 27 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth | 96 yd | |
| Viet Quan | 1 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth | 96 yd | |
| Museum Garden Cafe | Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Road | 187 yd | |
| Maya | Jubilee Tavern, 15 Jubilee Terrace | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Boulevard | 1-2 Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth | 234 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 262 yd | |
| Carter & Co. | 30 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 262 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, 39 Castle Road | 322 yd | |
| The Eldon Arms | 11 - 17 Eldon Street, Southsea | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chapo Chow At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 436 yd | |
| FlipandFry | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 436 yd | |
| Yuan Siu | 64 St James's Road, Southsea | 438 yd | |
| André's Food Bar | 9 Charter House, Lord Montgomery Way | 462 yd | |
| Greggs | 4 Charter House, Lord Montgomery Way | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 262 yd | |
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 589 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 719 yd | |
| Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express | 1 The Round House, Gunwharf Quays | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 192 yd | |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 318 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 436 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 441 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 | 581 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 619 yd |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 708 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.