portsmouth PO21 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO21)
The PO21 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of West Sussex, and contains a total of 1725 individual postcodes.
There are 16 electoral wards in the PO21 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 Arun Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in PO21 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 PO21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
PO21 is a postcode district located within the Portsmouth area of Hampshire, England. It covers the outlying north-eastern suburbs of Bognor Regis, which are within the Borough of Arun, (partly) the town of Felpham, which is within the Borough of Chichester, and parts of the civil parishes of Middleton, and Tangmere, which are within the District of Chichester.
PO21 postcode district consists of four postcode areas, PO21 1, PO21 2, PO21 3 and PO21 4.
PO21 1 covers the north-western part of Felpham, part of Middleton and part of Tangmere. PO21 2 covers part of Felpham, part of Middleton and the south-western part of Bognor Regis. PO21 3 covers the south-eastern part of Bognor Regis and PO21 4 covers part of Tangmere and an area to the north-east of Bognor Regis.
The postcode is served by two main transporters: National Express and Stagecoach South. It is also served by the Southern Railway Network from Bognor Regis station and Chichester Station.
PO21 postcode district is a popular residential area for for young professionals and is home to many education and leisure facilities. It includes several primary schools and one secondary school in Felpham, three primary schools in Bognor Regis, and one secondary school in Middleton. There are also two libraries, two major leisure centres and a sports centre.
Shopping and dining are also available in the PO21 postcode district with several supermarkets, smaller family-run grocery stores, restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops. The area is also home to a wide range of attractions such as the sandy beaches of Bognor Regis, Fishbourne Roman Palace, and the West Sussex National Motor Museum.
Demographics
West Sussex
PO21 is located in the county of West Sussex, in England.
West Sussex has a total population of 843,800, making it the 28th largest county in the UK.
West Sussex has a total area of 770 square miles, and a population density of 423 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | PO21 |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
| MSOA Name | Arun 016 |
| LSOA Name | Arun 016B |
| County | West Sussex |
| Region | West Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Arun |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO21 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PO21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.