portsmouth PO9 Postcodes

Portsmouth (PO9)

The PO9 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1533 individual postcodes.

There are 28 electoral wards in the PO9 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 Havant Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in PO9 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 PO9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PO9 postcode lies within the city of Portsmouth in the South East of England. It is part of the Portsmouth area of interlinked postal districts. It covers a 7.64 square mile area which is mainly residential. The postcode also includes the suburbs of Cosham, Paulsgrove, and Farlington.

Cosham is the largest and an important locality with its own railway station. It is home to 'The Pyramids Shopping Centre' which is popular with shoppers, with plenty of stores and restaurants, handy for locals and visitors alike. Cosham is also a local hub for businesses. Paulsgrove is a bustling residential area and local shopping centre. The area mostly consists of semi-detached Victorian housing, and Farlington is a predominantly affluent residential suburb.

The PO9 postcode area includes Portsmouth Harbour. Here there are marinas, docks, workshops, chandleries, sailing clubs, engineering facilities and a range of other businesses related to the sea. There are also several marina and foreshore developments on the harbour front.

Prime sea fishing is offered around the harbour and Helgoe Spit, and there is a wide range of recreational activities available at the docks. The Portsmouth Harbour, Hilsea Lines and Portsea Island are also part of the PO9 postcode. Hilsea Lines is a series of historical earthworks designed in the 19th century to protect the city. It includes the Hilsea Lines and Barracks, a Scheduled Monument, as well as several other protected sites. It is also home to a variety of wildlife.

Portsea Island is a small island situated close to the centre of Portsmouth. It includes Southsea, Portsmouth and Old Portsmouth, and Gun Wharf Quays. It is connected to the mainland by the Portsea Island Road Tunnel, which carries the A2030 road over the edge of Portsmouth harbour. Old Portsmouth is known for its historic streets, and the city itself is home to many attractions, such as the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the D Day Story museum, and the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gun Wharf Quays, meanwhile, is a shopping centre and retail park which overlooks the harbour.

ThePO9 postcode is a vibrant and diverse area, combining residential areas, Thames estuary locations, prime fishing, shopping centres, historical monuments, parks, rivers and recreational facilities to form an exciting and unique locality.

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