We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Portsmouth in Portsmouth from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Portsmouth older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Portsmouth and Portsmouth? Is Portsmouth an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Portsmouth & Portsmouth Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Portsmouth in the Portsmouth local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| Portsmouth | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Portsmouth compared to other wards in Portsmouth
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Dickens | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| 2 | St Thomas | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 3 | St Jude | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 4 | Fratton | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 5 | Central Southsea | 79% | 21% |
| 6 | Eastney and Craneswater | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 7 | Nelson | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 8 | Milton | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 9 | Hilsea | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 10 | Cosham | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 11 | Copnor | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 12 | Paulsgrove | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 13 | Baffins | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 14 | Drayton and Farlington | 92.97% | 7.03% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Portsmouth Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Portsmouth.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 4.6% | -0.4% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 31.09% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.88% |
| Unemployed | 10.21% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Portsmouth and Portsmouth
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Portsmouth either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 13.78 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 86.22 of Portsmouth residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens | 13.78% | 86.22% |
| Portsmouth | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Portsmouth has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Portsmouth compared to other wards in Portsmouth
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drayton and Farlington | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2 | Copnor | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 3 | Baffins | 70.95% | 29.05% |
| 4 | Milton (Portsmouth) | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 5 | Cosham | 61.17% | 38.83% |
| 6 | Hilsea | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 7 | Eastney and Craneswater | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| 8 | Paulsgrove | 53.05% | 46.95% |
| 9 | Central Southsea | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 10 | Fratton | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 11 | Nelson (Portsmouth) | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 12 | St Jude | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| 13 | St Thomas (Portsmouth) | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 14 | Charles Dickens | 13.78% | 86.22% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Portsmouth Health Statistics
Charles Dickens has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens | 44.07% | 34.1% | 14.84% | 5.33% | 1.66% |
| Portsmouth | 47.36% | 34.83% | 12.86% | 3.85% | 1.11% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Portsmouth changed since 2011?
Portsmouth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.34% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.69% | 34.84% | 12.42% | 3.9% | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 47.36% | 34.83% | 12.86% | 3.85% | 1.11% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Portsmouth Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Portsmouth residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Charles Dickens | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 21.19% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.39% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.51% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.64% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 31.95% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 19.59% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Portsmouth Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Charles Dickens.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Portsmouth?
The largest employment sector in Portsmouth is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Elementary Occupations | 20.62% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14.61% |
| Professional Occupations | 12.03% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.48% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.21% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.8% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.25% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 5.52% |
What is the population of Portsmouth and Portsmouth?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Portsmouth including Portsmouth. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Baffins | 15061 |
| Central Southsea | 16789 |
| Charles Dickens | 24370 |
| Copnor | 13418 |
| Cosham | 14670 |
| Drayton and Farlington | 13314 |
| Eastney and Craneswater | 13721 |
| Fratton | 15747 |
| Hilsea | 13543 |
| Milton | 14295 |
| Nelson | 15110 |
| Paulsgrove | 14142 |
| St Jude | 12842 |
| St Thomas | 17670 |
| Portsmouth Total | 214692 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
