Battery Row is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 2ND is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Battery Row, Portsmouth, PO1 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 2LY, PO1 2NF, PO1 2HH, PO1 2HN, PO1 2JA, PO1 2TY, PO1 2JB, PO1 2LL, PO1 2TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO1 2ND has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.8% | 47.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 57.2% | 52.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 30.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 39.7% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 18% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PO1 2ND this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 53.4% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 88.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 87.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battery Row was 124.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Battery Row has the 27th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 199th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour View, 5 Battery Row, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2007-07-27 | £1,019,133 |
| Victoria House Battery Row, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2007-07-13 | £662,024 |
| 1 Battery Row, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2006-09-08 | £715,424 |
| 1 Battery Row, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2004-09-13 | £640,759 |
| Victoria House Battery Row, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2004-07-02 | £546,408 |
PO1 2ND area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO1 2ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southsea Infant School Collingwood Road , PO5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville High School Mayville high School , 35-37 St Simon's Road PO5 2PE | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke & Mirrors | 39 High Street, Portsmouth | 166 yd | |
| The Spinnaker Cafe | Cafe, 96 Broad Street | 227 yd | |
| The Canteen | Point Battery And Barracks, Broad Street | 250 yd | |
| Ineos Team UK | The Camber, East Street | 346 yd | |
| Baffled Coffee | Ground Floor Offices, 96 Broad Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington | 62 High Street, Portsmouth | 15 yd | |
| Abarbistro | 58 White Hart Road, Portsmouth | 88 yd | |
| The Sally Port Inn | 57 - 58 High Street, Portsmouth | 93 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 41 High Street, Portsmouth. | 212 yd | |
| The Pembroke | 20 Pembroke Road, Portsmouth | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie's Fish And Chips | Kiosks C And D, Clarence Esplanade | 569 yd | |
| Seaside Fish And Chips | Kiosks C And D, Clarence Esplanade | 569 yd | |
| Vanilla | Kiosks 3E And 4E, Clarence Esplanade | 590 yd | |
| Browns Burgers | W Edwards, Arcade Clarence Pier | 590 yd | |
| Southsea Caterers | Kiosks 2 And 3, Clarence Esplanade | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 600 yd | |
| Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express | 1 The Round House, Gunwharf Quays | 823 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 1,012 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard | 22 - 23 The Hard, Portsmouth | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 580 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Portsmouth) (Closed) Gunwharf Quays | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Portsmouth High School KENT ROAD | 974 yd | |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 980 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 1,030 yd | |
| Hms Temeraire Victory Stadium UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.