portsmouth PO13 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO13)
The PO13 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 897 individual postcodes.
There are 10 electoral wards in the PO13 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 Gosport Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in PO13 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 PO13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
PO13 is a postcode district in the Portsmouth district in the county of Hampshire located in the UK. It covers the area of Paulsgrove and sits on the outskirts of Portsmouth.
The PO13 postcode district contains 23149 households, covering an area of 4.08 square miles. Along with the neighbouring PO12 postcode district, it has the highest population density in the UK (excluding the City of London) with an estimated population of over 60,000 people.
Paulsgrove is known for its Victorian terraces and flat-roofed housing. The Paulsgrove housing estate was built in the 1950s to accommodate Portsmouth's post-war population boom, and today the area is home to a mix of social housing and private homes. It is considered to be one of the most deprived areas in Hampshire, with one of the highest rates of children in poverty in the south of England.
The area has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with a growing number of shops and businesses opening in recent years, particularly along Lakeside Road. The area is also home to the Paulsgrove Shopping Centre, which opened in 2007, and the university's Centre for Life Studies which opened in 2008.
Paulsgrove has excellent transport links, with a regular bus service and a light rail line (tray) connecting the area to Portsmouth City Centre and Southsea. The area is also served by a network of roads, making it easy to access other areas of the city.
Education is also well provided for in the area, with several primary schools in the area, including St. Jude's Community Primary School, Grove Primary School and Withdal Primary School. The area is also home to the City of Portsmouth Boys School, a secondary school with a sixth form.
The area is home to several parks, including Paulsgrove Recreation Ground, Paulsgrove Family Park and King George's Playing Field. The area also features several churches, including St. Mark's Church, St. John the Baptist Church and All Saints Church.
Demographics
Hampshire
PO13 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.
| Outward Code | PO13 |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
| MSOA Name | Gosport 001 |
| LSOA Name | Gosport 001C |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Gosport |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO13 Electoral Wards
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.