King Street is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 4EQ is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Street, Southsea, PO5 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 4EA, PO5 4EJ, PO5 4BY, PO5 4BS, PO5 4ED, PO5 4DS, PO5 4JA, PO5 4DR, PO5 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 4EQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 58.2% | 56.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 41.8% | 43.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 35.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 32.7% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 19.6% | 15.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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 | 36.3% | 43.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 31.7% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 16.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 28.6% | 24.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 30.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 6.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.8% | 81.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 75.1% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 75.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charles Dickens average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 King Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-02-16 | £297,511 |
| 37 King Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-31 | £179,898 |
| 58 King Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-06-03 | £363,354 |
| 68 King Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-12-06 | £446,473 |
| 60 King Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-03-16 | £404,177 |
PO5 4EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in PO5 4EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in PO5 4EQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersgrove Junior School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 3,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,046 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 | 3,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 357 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 371 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School GDST 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cintia's Gourmet Brazilian Food At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 223 yd | |
| Oishibuns At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 223 yd | |
| Big Bite At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 223 yd | |
| The Chambers | 27 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth | 276 yd | |
| Viet Quan | 1 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eldon Arms | 11 - 17 Eldon Street, Southsea | 84 yd | |
| King Street Tavern | 70 King Street, Southsea | 131 yd | |
| The Raven | Bedford Street, Southsea | 208 yd | |
| Hampshire Boulevard | 1-2 Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth | 304 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 36 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Siu | 64 St James's Road, Southsea | 173 yd | |
| El Chapo Chow At Outside-In Food Court | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 223 yd | |
| FlipandFry | 56 Middle Street, Southsea | 223 yd | |
| Speedy Foody | Unit 2, 22 Middle Street | 293 yd | |
| Summers Fish And Chips | 7 Somers Road, Southsea | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 306 yd | |
| Tesco Southsea Elm Grove Express | 57 - 61 Elm Grove, Southsea | 407 yd | |
| Mediterranean Supermarket | 111-113, Elm Grove | 529 yd | |
| Great China Oriental Food Store | 123 Elm Grove, Southsea | 674 yd | |
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 139 yd | |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 483 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| St Johns College Grove Road South | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 534 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 543 yd | |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 569 yd | |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 577 yd |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 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 | 597 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.