Kensington Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0JR is located in the Copnor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kensington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0JS, PO2 0JP, PO2 0JJ, PO2 0JT, PO2 0JW, PO2 0JN, PO2 0JY, PO2 0JX, PO2 0EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO2 0JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO2 0JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 29.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 52.2% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 44.7% | 52% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 34.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.9% | 21% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 9.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 26.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Road was 110.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% higher than the Copnor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Copnor and the 237th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2022-08-19 | £377,312 |
| 66A Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2003-07-24 | £397,458 |
| 68 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2001-03-08 | £367,555 |
| 66 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2001-02-09 | £399,704 |
| 66 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2000-06-16 | £288,952 |
PO2 0JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO2 0JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | 4out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copnor Primary School Copnor Road , PO3 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,489 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 2,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 2,396 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 | 314 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 | 560 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copnor Kitchen | Shop, 269 Copnor Road | 212 yd | |
| Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar | 163 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 281 yd | |
| Delight Cafe | 323 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 450 yd | |
| Cafe Mardin | 287 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 450 yd | |
| Badass Burgers | Public House, 78 Chichester Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 230 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 222 yd | |
| Copnor Snooker Club | 137 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 386 yd | |
| Lord Chichester | 182 Chichester Road, Portsmouth | 510 yd | |
| Harvest Home | Public House, 106 Copnor Road | 548 yd | |
| Golden Hind | 384 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van | Kiosk, College Park | 256 yd | |
| Petes Fish And Chips | 181 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 281 yd | |
| Mehmet Kitchen | 175 - 177 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 287 yd | |
| The Wonderful Eat | 170 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 342 yd | |
| Copnor Takeaway | Shop, 147 Copnor Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 933 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 991 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy BATTENBURG AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| Moneyfields Sports & Social Club MONEYFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Portsmouth) COPNOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.