Denning Mews is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 4LF is located in the Charles Dickens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denning Mews, Southsea, PO5 4LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 4LE, PO5 4LD, PO5 4LZ, PO1 1LB, PO1 1NA, PO1 1BE, PO1 2BB, PO5 4LJ, PO5 4HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 4LF is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 41.4% | -7.8% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 58.6% | 7.8% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 4LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.5% 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 | 94.6% | 86.5% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 48.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -37.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 57.9% | 43.5% | -14.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 42.9% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 6.2% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 69.2% | 61% | -8.2% | 16.9% | 44.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 13.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.5% | 65.7% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 84.5% | 68.3% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 68.1% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 22.7% | 6.0% | 16.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denning Mews was 528.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.0% higher than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denning Mews has the 9th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 24th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 290.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Denning Mews, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2020-11-12 | £119,193 |
| 24 Denning Mews, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2014-11-28 | £132,574 |
| 20 Denning Mews, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-07-12 | £141,431 |
| 16 Denning Mews, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-09-02 | £112,744 |
| 17 Denning Mews, Southsea, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-05-15 | £142,462 |
PO5 4LF 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 4LF 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) | 291 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 125 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 81 |
| Other | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersgrove Junior School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Primary School Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,286 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 | 3,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 3,237 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 | 372 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 561 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 981 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yago School Uk Limited West End House , St John's College PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Host Café | St Lukes Church, Greetham Street | 111 yd | |
| Central Police Station | Winston Churchill Avenue, Southsea | 215 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | Cafe, Somerstown Central | 282 yd | |
| Costa | 3 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth | 317 yd | |
| Minstead Trust, Lily & Lime | Civic Offices, Guildhall Square | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggle | Club, The Surrey Arms | 395 yd | |
| The Dockyard | 13-19, Guildhall Walk | 456 yd | |
| The Guildhall Village | 25 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth | 456 yd | |
| Tokyo Joe's | Public House, 29 - 33 Guildhall Walk | 456 yd | |
| The Isambard Kingdom Brunel - J D Wetherspoon | Public House, 2 Guildhall Walk | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Illustrious House | 284 yd | |
| Doner One | 122 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 384 yd | |
| Subway | 110 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 384 yd | |
| Greggs | 120 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 384 yd | |
| Ken's Fried Chicken | Shop, 104 Commercial Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 413 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 471 yd | |
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 697 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 749 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 109 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 233 yd | |
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 245 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 758 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 | 794 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 816 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 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.