portsmouth PO3 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO3)
The PO3 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 568 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the PO3 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, 17% of people in PO3 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 PO3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
PO3 is a postcode district covering the area of Portsmouth in the enormous Hampshire county of South East England. It stretches southward from the historic naval city of Portsmouth, which hosts a massive military installation. This postcode covers the area to the north of the M275 corridor from Southsea to Cosham and includes Tipner, Fratton, Buckland and Stamshaw.
The PO3 postcode district also encompasses Admiral Lord Nelson's old stomping ground of HMNB Portsmouth, the oldest Military base in the world still in operation and home to the notorious M.O.D. It also serves as the command centre for the Navy's home fleet.
The area of PO3 is a densely populated area and its population is rising, driven by the expansion of the various Royal Navy military establishments and businesses. The bustling city provides employment opportunities for local residents as well as those coming in from the city of Southampton and nearby towns.
The area also hosts a number of locations and attractions such as Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth, the D Day Story Museum, Mary Rose Museum and a number of art galleries and theatres. The city is also home to some of the best kept period homes in the UK, some of which are managed by the National Trust.
The PO3 postcode district is served by overground train services with connections to London, Brighton, Southampton and many other cities in the UK. Additionally, the area also offers excellent transport links to the rest of the UK via motorways and CityLink services as well as easy access to the Solent and several harbours.
Given the various attractions, institutions and excellent transport links, Portsmouth has long been one of the UK's most popular tourist destinations. With the ongoing development of the area, PO3 postcode district is likely to remain a popular destination for families, tourists, business people and students for the years to come.
Demographics
Hampshire
PO3 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 | PO3 |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
| MSOA Name | Portsmouth 012 |
| LSOA Name | Portsmouth 012F |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PO3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Saturday, April 6, 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%.