London Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0LU 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 0LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0LZ, PO2 0BH, PO2 0LN, PO2 0HQ, PO2 0EP, PO2 0BP, PO2 0BN, PO2 0LR, PO2 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO2 0LU 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 0LU, 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.
| 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 | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isambard Brunel Junior School Wymering Road , North End PO2 7HX | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredith Infant School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | - not rated | 479 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 | 4,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 4,129 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 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,740 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 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 1,081 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 | 511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Centre for Children Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 79 London Road, Portsmouth | 42 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 77 London Road, Portsmouth | 44 yd | |
| Ladbrokes | 68 London Road, Portsmouth | 109 yd | |
| Nut Cafe | 81D London Road, Portsmouth | 111 yd | |
| Bella Calabria Restaurant | 45 London Road, Portsmouth | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatchers | Public House, 95 London Road | 106 yd | |
| Sir John Baker | 80 London Road, Portsmouth | 109 yd | |
| The Clarence Pub | Public House, 118 London Road | 155 yd | |
| The Tap | 17 London Road, Portsmouth | 227 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 2 London Road, Portsmouth | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIzza Paradise | 64 London Road, Portsmouth | 71 yd | |
| Cheeky Chicken | Shop, 62 London Road | 77 yd | |
| Oi Oi Saveloy | Shop, 62 London Road | 77 yd | |
| De Garden Restaurant & Takeaway | 116 London Road, Portsmouth | 88 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's Hamburger Express | 102 London Road, Portsmouth | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 73 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 88 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 111 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 361 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 67 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 605 yd | |
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 794 yd | |
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 1,058 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.