22POPULATION
4.7%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of PO2 8QX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PO2 8QX in Portsmouth, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about PO2 8QX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 76%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.5%Male
  • 54.5%Female

From the last census, 45.5% of people in PO28QX male, and 54.5% female. Women outnumber men in Nelson.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 40%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PO2 8QX is 40%. Single and 'other' people is 60%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 4.7%UNEMPLOYED

4.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Banks near PO2 8QX

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in PO2 8QX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PO28QX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodePO2 8QX
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Postal TownPortsmouth
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

PO28QX Postal District

Compass Postal District

PO2 8QX postcode is located in the postal town of Portsmouth. Portsmouth postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode PO2 8QX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Cosham1.1 miles NE
Portchester1.6 miles W
Gosport2.6 miles SW
Southsea2.8 miles SE
Southwick3.4 miles NW
Portsmouth3.8 miles S
Wallington4 miles W
Waterloo4.3 miles NE
Waterlooville4.3 miles NE
Langstone4.5 miles E
Fareham4.7 miles W
Havant4.8 miles E
Lee-on-the-Solent5.2 miles W
Hayling5.8 miles E
Wickham6.4 miles NW
London63 miles NE
Glasgow367 miles NW
Edinburgh364 miles N
Cardiff102 miles W
Liverpool196 miles NW
Southampton15 miles W
Saint Ives32 miles W

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