portsmouth PO36 Postcodes

Portsmouth (PO36)

The PO36 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Isle of Wight, and contains a total of 676 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the PO36 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, 16% of people in PO36 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 PO36 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PO36 is a postcode in the city of Portsmouth, located in the south-east of England. It is one of the city's easternmost postcodes and is home to numerous villages, including Bembridge, Seaview and St Helens.

The area is renowned for its picturesque coastline and popular tourist spots, including beaches such as Ryde Beach and Puckpool, the Salterns Marina and Yarmouth Castle. It's also home to a number of maritime attractions, such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Museum and Yarmouth Pier. In addition, large sections of the coastline are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The postcode is served by the Isle of Wight ferry service and rail links from Portsmouth to Ryde and Shanklin stations. It is also well served with an extensive bus network operated by Southern Vectis.

Within PO36, the coast and surrounding areas feature many types of housing, ranging from luxury villas, cottages and apartments to smaller terraced houses and bungalows. There are also many premier residential areas such as Bembridge Harbour, Seaview Harbour and East Cowes.

In terms of education, PO36 is served by St George's Primary School in Bembridge, Monks Bay Primary School in Seaview and St Helens Primary School. There are several secondary schools in the vicinity, including Ryde School, Ryde Academy and St Edmund's Catholic School.

The culture of the area is characterised by its seafaring tradition. Bembridge is notable for its yearly Maritime Festival and Sailing Club, and the Isle of Wight Festival is a well-known annual event.

PO36 is also home to numerous leisure and entertainment facilities, such as Bembridge Coast Hotel and a number of pubs and restaurants. There are several golf and leisure clubs, including St Helens Golf Club and Bembridge Golf Club.

This postcode offers a desirable lifestyle in an idyllic setting, with a unique blend of maritime attractions, quality of life, outdoor activities and beautiful scenery.

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