50,953TOTAL POPULATION
21,576HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£41,600AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PO4 POSTCODE REGION

Portsmouth (PO4)

The PO4 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 995 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the PO4 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 Portsmouth Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in PO4 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 PO4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PO4 postcode is located in the South East of England, in Portsmouth. It covers parts of Portsea and Buckland, as well as a section of fratton to the East and Milton to the South. In terms of transport links, the postcode is served by three railway stations - Fratton, Hilsea and Portsmouth Harbour.

The postcode is made up of several neighbourhoods, including Buckland, Portsea Line, Coastguard Hill, and Lincoln Street. The area typically has terraced housing with some larger detached homes and offers a range of amenities such as shops, pubs, Takeaways, cafes and leisure facilities.

The area is home to several places of interest, such as the historic D-Day Museum, the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Royal Marine Museum. It is also the home of the Blue Lagoon beach, Southsea Castle, and Hilsea Lines - a historic British defensive earthworks.

One of the most popular attractions in the area is Clarence Pier on Southsea Sea Front, offering a range of rides and attractions for all ages. The beach is also a popular destination for families and visitors, and the local parks provide plenty of outdoor entertainment, including the Southsea Rose Garden for a peaceful stroll and Victoria Park, which offers a sporting and outdoor activity.

The area is heavily populated by students due to its proximity to two universities, The University of Portsmouth and Highbury College. This ensures the area has a busy nightlife, with several bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants in the area to cater for all tastes.

The Royal Navy is a major employer in the region, with numerous dockyard facilities on the South Coast. There are also a variety of retail facilities located in and around the postcode, with the main shopping area, known as Commercial Road, located in central Portsmouth.

In terms of healthcare, there are a range of services, from Primary Care Centres and dental practices to the Queen Alexandra Hospital, a major teaching hospital.

The area benefits from its strong sense of community, with organisations and events such as the Southsea Community Forum, the Southsea Town Centre Improvement Forum and an annual event held by the Portsea Island Cultural Society ensuring the area comes together to create a vibrant and friendly space.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 74%WORKING
  • 26%UNEMPLOYED

26% of people in PO4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PO4Hampshire

Hampshire

The county of Hampshire

PO4 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.

Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.

Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Hampshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodePO4
Postal TownPortsmouth
MSOA NamePortsmouth 020
LSOA NamePortsmouth 020D
CountyHampshire
RegionHampshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

PO4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PO4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Baffins
Eastney
Fratton
Portsmouth
Kingston
Milton
Portsea Island
Portsmouth
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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