portsmouth PO35 Postcodes

Portsmouth (PO35)

The PO35 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Isle of Wight, and contains a total of 193 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the PO35 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, 21% of people in PO35 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 PO35 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PO35 is a postcode in the UK which is centred around the town of Totland on the Isle of Wight. The postcode covers a large area, stretching from the south-west coast of the island near Freshwater Bay, to the north-east of the island, encompassing the villages of Yarmouth, Shalfleet, Calbourne, Thorley, Mottistone, and Godshill. The postcode is most often used for residential, commercial and rural addresses.

The area is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including an abundance of open spaces and parks on the island, as well as the expansive coastlines, beautiful shorelines and beaches, and wildlife habitats. The National Trust has preserved much of the area, from ancient woodland in Yarmouth, to bracken-covered hills in Shalfleet. Industrial and agricultural activity also take place in the postcode, with many local businesses involved in arable, dairy, poultry, Equine and livestock farming.

Popular tourist attractions in the area include the Needles Battery at the western tip of the island, Carisbrooke Castle, Appley Beach, Yarmouth Castle, Dinosaur Isle, Alum Bay, the Garlic Farm and Osborne House.

Public transport in the postcode area is relatively good, with regular ferry services operating from the area to the mainland, as well as bus and bus services available. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway operates in the area, and there are also taxis available. The postcode area has a wide range of schools and colleges, from infant and primary schools in the area, to secondary schools. The Isle of Wight College also covers the area, offering further and higher education.

Healthcare in the area is well provided for, with a number of GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, private hospitals and NHS services all located in and around the postcode area.

The postcode lies within the parliamentary constituency of The Isle of Wight, and is within the Isle of Wight Council local authority. The area is policed by the Hampshire Constabulary. The postcode is within the Diocese of Portsmouth and the local Archdeacon is the Bishop of (£asterleigh.

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