Portsmouth Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 9LZ 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 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 9UW, SO19 9LY, SO19 0NS, SO19 0SX, SO19 9LX, SO19 0SQ, SO19 9QY, SO19 9LT, SO19 0SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 9LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.5% | 49.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO19 9LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 30.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 52% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 18.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 89% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 96.1% | 87% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 88% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portsmouth Road was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% higher than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portsmouth Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 197th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-16 | £306,000 |
| 482A Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-28 | £289,872 |
| 512 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-03-27 | £941,880 |
| 508 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-14 | £248,592 |
| 502 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-09-28 | £319,330 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,760 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 | 1,892 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 3,878 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 | 911 yd | |
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | 118 Newtown Road, Southampton | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab | 408 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 248 yd | |
| Sholing Takeaway | 402 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 248 yd | |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 685 yd | |
| St. Monica | 28 St. Monica Road, Southampton | 998 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 685 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | 123 Tickleford Drive, Southampton | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Vt Sportsground BIRCH DELL BIRCH DELL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 879 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.