portsmouth PO31 Postcodes

Portsmouth (PO31)

The PO31 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Isle of Wight, and contains a total of 548 individual postcodes.

There are 28 electoral wards in the PO31 postcode area, including Bembridge, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Cowes, East Cowes, Emsworth, Fareham, Freshwater, Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island, Lee-On-The-Solent, Newport, Portsmouth, Rowland's Castle, Ryde, Sandown, Seaview, Shanklin, Southsea, Totland Bay, Ventnor, Waterlooville, Yarmouth which come under the local authority of the Isle of Wight Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in PO31 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PO31 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PO31 is an area of Portsmouth located in the South East of England and is the 76th most deprived area in England. It is a mostly residential area, with around three-quarters of the population residing in private households and the majority of the remainder in communal establishments. It contains the wards of Portsea, Somerstown and North End.

The population of PO31 is just under 19,000 and is significantly younger than the national average with 561 children under the age of five. It has an average household size of 2.35 people, approximately one and a half times larger than the national average. This indicates that the area may not be able to support the demand for housing and businesses. Moreover, 46% of the population are from a minority ethnic background, significantly higher than the national average of 14%.

The area has a higher than average level of unemployment, at 16.7% of its economically active population. For those who are employed, work is typically in the lowest paid occupations such as administration jobs, with an average weekly wage being £360 for full-time workers. Additionally, the area has a low level of educational attainment, with only 29% of pupils meeting the expected level for national curriculum tests in Maths, Science and English compared to the national average of 58%. Also, fewer than 19% of the population have a higher education qualification such as a degree.

PO31 also has a lower than average life-expectancy rate. The area has a significant role in the Portsmouth economy and contains a mix of small retail businesses, and a number of industrial sites. It is also an area of historical significance due to the presence of a number of 19th century buildings in the area. There are plenty of cultural and leisure facilities, including a bowling alley, several parks and green spaces and museums.

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