Balfour Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0DL 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 Balfour Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0BZ, PO2 0HY, PO2 0JA, PO2 0HX, PO2 0HG, PO2 0EH, PO2 0HZ, PO2 0ER, PO2 0HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 0DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 46.4% | 50.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 31.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 45.7% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 24.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85% | 85.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 88.5% | 86.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 87.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balfour Road was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Copnor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balfour Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Copnor and the 274th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Balfour Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-02-06 | £251,014 |
| 59 Balfour Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-28 | £360,373 |
| 67 Balfour Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-09-27 | £296,727 |
| 65 Balfour Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-25 | £326,195 |
| 55 Balfour Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-07-10 | £297,810 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,689 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,312 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 | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,028 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 | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badass Burgers | Public House, 78 Chichester Road | 336 yd | |
| North End Cafe | Shop, 106 London Road | 350 yd | |
| The Devils Cafe Bar Ltd | 146 London Road, Portsmouth | 369 yd | |
| Napoli's Pizza & Pasta | 117 London Road, Portsmouth | 403 yd | |
| Roberto's | 101 London Road, Portsmouth | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelham Arms | Public House, 78 Chichester Road | 336 yd | |
| The Clarence Pub | Public House, 118 London Road | 350 yd | |
| Portsmouth Post Office Social Club | 134A, London Road | 355 yd | |
| Thatchers | Public House, 95 London Road | 391 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Public House, 163 London Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Garden Restaurant & Takeaway | 116 London Road, Portsmouth | 347 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's Hamburger Express | 102 London Road, Portsmouth | 347 yd | |
| Ken's Kebabs And Speedy Pizza | 97 London Road, Portsmouth | 388 yd | |
| PIzza Paradise | 64 London Road, Portsmouth | 394 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 139 London Road, Portsmouth | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 347 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 402 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 459 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 668 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy BATTENBURG AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 885 yd | |
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 1,065 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 | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.