This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Portsmouth North Borough is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North Borough, represented by the Conservative MP, Penny Mordaunt. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 15,780 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1526 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is very densely populated, with 1526 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a very densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is around the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the National average.
Deprivation
- This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Portsmouth is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (54%) and Walking (17%)
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the South East region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the South East region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the South East region average.
Deprivation
- This particular area scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in South East
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Portsmouth is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
There is No Overall Control (NOC) in Portsmouth North Borough.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of City of Portsmouth, of which no individual party has overall control.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the Fareham Locality average of 43
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the Fareham Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the Fareham Locality average.
Deprivation
- This particular area area scores worse than Fareham in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Portsmouth is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.