Port Royal Street is in Southsea and in Portsmouth district. PO5 4NP is located in the Charles Dickens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Port Royal Street, Southsea, PO5 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO5 4LY, PO1 1LJ, PO1 1LP, PO5 4LX, PO1 1RH, PO5 4LJ, PO1 1LQ, PO5 4LG, PO1 1LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO5 4NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 62.3% | 55.3% | -7.0% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 37.7% | 44.7% | 7.0% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 40.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 30.1% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.4% | 40.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 38% | 25.9% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 28.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 77.5% | 74.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 80.9% | 73.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 73.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.8% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Port Royal Street was 146.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Port Royal Street has the 37th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 172nd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 9 Port Royal Street, Southsea, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2003-12-19 | £94,606 |
PO5 4NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,129 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 | 2,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 805 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 1,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landport Adventure Playground | Arundel Street, Portsmouth | 329 yd | |
| Café Victory | Unit 101, Victory Business Centre | 375 yd | |
| King's Cafe And Coffee Shop | Unit 219, Victory Business Centre | 375 yd | |
| Lady Janes | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 377 yd | |
| Nicholson Gardens | Boarhunt Close, Portsmouth | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Lucknow Street, Portsmouth | 400 yd | |
| Froddington Arms | Public House, 55 Fratton Road | 421 yd | |
| John Jacques | 74-82, Fratton Road | 441 yd | |
| Portsmouth Rail Social Club | Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth | 594 yd | |
| The Electric Arms | Public House, 190 Fratton Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes Kebab | 29 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 399 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood At Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 417 yd | |
| Royal Palki | 45 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 428 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 - 65 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 430 yd | |
| Kingdom Kebab And Pizza | 60 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Somers Road North, Portsmouth | 368 yd | |
| Asda | Bridge Shopping Centre, Somers Road North | 417 yd | |
| C1 Chinese Supermarket | 46 Fratton Road, Portsmouth | 446 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Commercial Road Local | 91 - 93 Commercial Road, Portsmouth | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Catholic School ARUNDEL STREET | swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Somerstown Community Hub RIVERS STREET | 377 yd | |
| Charter Community Sports Centre HYDE PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Priory School FAWCETT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 504 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Portsmouth) STANHOPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Victoria Swimming Centre (Closed) Anglesea Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| 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.