Portsmouth Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 9AR is located in the Sholing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 9HY, SO19 9PF, SO19 9HZ, SO19 9BH, SO19 9GZ, SO19 9JA, SO19 9HP, SO19 9RB, SO19 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 9AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 54.2% | 47.9% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 52.1% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 SO19 9AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 39.9% | 45.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 47% | 44.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 18.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 33.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 94.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 90.9% | 83% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 82.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portsmouth Road was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portsmouth Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 411.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-28 | £244,097 |
| 336 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-12 | £280,866 |
| 358 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-04-25 | £303,083 |
| 332 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-01-10 | £444,679 |
| 346 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-03-30 | £285,794 |
SO19 9AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Fort Road , SO19 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 3,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bunnies Pre School | St Monica Infant School, Bay Road | 462 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Leisure Centre | 150 Weston Lane, Southampton | 632 yd | |
| YMCA Weston Community Library | Weston Library, Weston Lane | 940 yd | |
| Zoes Cake Kitchen | 109 Obelisk Road, Southampton | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Pond Pub | Middle Road, Southampton | 469 yd | |
| The Swan | 219 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 546 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 118 Newtown Road, Southampton | 631 yd | |
| Woolston Bowling Club | Woolston & District Bowling Club, Temple Road | 762 yd | |
| Woolston And Sholing Conservative Club | 74 St. Annes Road, Southampton | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Monica | 28 St. Monica Road, Southampton | 377 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 408 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 578 yd | |
| Sholing Takeaway | 402 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 578 yd | |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 579 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 137 - 143 South East Road, Southampton | 813 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 80 Weston Lane, Southampton | 827 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 853 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | 123 Tickleford Drive, Southampton | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Lane Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION WESTON LANE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Chamberlayne Leisure Centre WESTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| St Monica Primary School ST. MONICA ROAD | swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Mayfield Recreation Ground WESTON LANE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield (Upper Site) (Closed) Porchester Road | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Chamberlayne College For The Arts TICKLEFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 1,051 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.