portsmouth PO2 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO2)
The PO2 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1036 individual postcodes.
There are 10 electoral wards in the PO2 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, 13% of people in PO2 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 PO2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The PO2 postcode covers parts of the city of Portsmouth as well as some of its suburbs and is located in the south of England. It is located in the Fareham borough of the county of Hampshire and covers several localities within the area, such as Portsmouth city centre, Southsea, and Paulsgrove.
The postcode covers a mostly residential area with some industrial pockets as well. It stretches from the Portsea Island area of Portsmouth to the south of the city and encompasses a total of 830 acres (about 336 hectares). It has an estimated population of over 19,000 as of the 2011 census.
PO2 is a popular area for shopping due to the presence of the Gunwharf Quay shopping outlet and the nearby Commercial Road district, which is filled with vibrant and independent shops, bars, cafes and other businesses.
The postcode is well connected, with regular bus services running through the area and the M275 motorway running nearby. It also takes only about 10 minutes to travel by car from the postcode to the city centre of Portsmouth.
Other attractions nearby include the famous HMS Victory and the D-Day museum, both of which are located at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which is less than a 20-minute drive from the centre of the postcode.
Sport is popular in the area and there are several parks and open spaces for leisure activities. The Mountbatten Centre leisure complex is one of the most well-known attractions in the area, featuring a leisure pool, ice rink, gym, sports hall and other facilities, as well as the nearby Leigh Park arena which holds regular concerts and shows.
Other educational institutions within the postcode include The University of Portsmouth and Highbury College. Housing predominantly consists of terraced houses, but there are a few apartment blocks in the area. Housing prices are reasonable for the city of Portsmouth, as the area is located on the outskirts of the city centre.
Demographics
Hampshire
PO2 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 | PO2 |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
| MSOA Name | Portsmouth 011 |
| LSOA Name | Portsmouth 011E |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PO2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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WW, Portsmouth
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Close to a large open space and park, shopping areas and public transport routes. Parking is shockingly bad unless you ride a motorbike. After 3pm the road parking fills quickly. HMO properties are the worst offenders, too many cars. Houses are large and family orientated originally. Mostly peaceful despite the city and major roads proximity.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.