London Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0BQ is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8BX, PO2 0LH, PO2 8AG, PO2 0AR, PO2 0LR, PO2 7AZ, PO2 0LN, PO2 8AA, PO2 0BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO2 0BQ is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 46% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 54% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO2 0BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 53.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 29.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 50.9% | 45.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 39.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 8.9% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 27.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.2% | 84.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 71.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 17.8% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 71.5% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 212.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Copnor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
London Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Copnor and the 100th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 5 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-16 | £261,108 |
| 13 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2010-03-15 | £423,828 |
| 21 - 23 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2001-10-02 | £590,450 |
| 21 - 23 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 1999-05-25 | £553,256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isambard Brunel Junior School Wymering Road , North End PO2 7HX | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredith Infant School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredith Infant School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | - not rated | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flying Bull Junior School Flying Bull Lane , PO2 7BJ | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 4,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 466 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tseng Meng Niu Taiwanese Beef Noodle | Shop, 13 London Road | 15 yd | |
| Justasia | 83 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 64 yd | |
| East African Restaurant | 79 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 68 yd | |
| Crema Coffee | 38 London Road, Portsmouth | 81 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | Shop, 42 London Road | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap | 17 London Road, Portsmouth | 6 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 2 London Road, Portsmouth | 43 yd | |
| Sir John Baker | 80 London Road, Portsmouth | 124 yd | |
| S2 Snooker Club | 223 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 178 yd | |
| Sovereigns | Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North End Kebab | 10C London Road, Portsmouth | 43 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab House | Shop, 16 London Road | 50 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2A London Road, Portsmouth | 87 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 90 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth | 121 yd | |
| Ali Baba Kebab House And Square Pan Pizza 4 U | 50 London Road, Portsmouth | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 127 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 142 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 276 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 314 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 379 yd | |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 890 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.