Prinsted Crescent is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 1NS is located in the Drayton and Farlington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prinsted Crescent, Portsmouth, PO6 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 1NR, PO6 1NP, PO6 1NN, PO6 1NJ, PO6 1NL, PO6 1NB, PO6 1NW, PO6 1NH, PO6 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 1NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 32.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 48.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 53.8% | 47.1% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 88.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 90.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prinsted Crescent was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.4% higher than the Drayton and Farlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prinsted Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Drayton and Farlington and the 223rd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Prinsted Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-07-31 | £366,590 |
| 9 Prinsted Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2025-03-14 | £358,404 |
| The Hideaway, 12A Prinsted Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £483,700 | 2024-07-18 | £485,769 |
| 28 Prinsted Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-03-28 | £453,512 |
| 10 Prinsted Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-02-02 | £312,717 |
PO6 1NS 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,973 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,449 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 | 3,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Snacks | 6 Fitzherbert Road, Portsmouth | 307 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 363 yd | |
| Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Marshlands Spur | 420 yd | |
| Spice Village | 165 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 683 yd | |
| Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant | 270 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunshine Inn | Public House, The Sunshine Inn | 643 yd | |
| The Carlton Club | 16-18, Portsdown Avenue | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| André's Food Bar | Shop, 256 Havant Road | 722 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 232 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 737 yd | |
| Pearl Of The Orient | 434 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 760 yd | |
| JK Wellness (Juice Bar) | 224E Havant Road, Portsmouth | 864 yd | |
| Fortune House | Shop, 151 Havant Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College (Farlington Pitches) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Farlington Playing Fields Eastern Road | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| East Lodge Playing Fields East Lodge Park | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Hilton Fitness By Precor (Portsmouth) (Closed) Eastern Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.