London Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0NB 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 0NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0HS, PO2 0BN, PO2 0LZ, PO2 9DE, PO2 9BA, PO2 9AX, PO2 9AA, PO2 9AN, PO2 0BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 0NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO2 0NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 33.8% | 48% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 30.7% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 42.6% | 47.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 16.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 30.1% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.8% | 82.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 89.4% | 68.5% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 17.6% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 68.9% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 353.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 267.1% higher than the Copnor average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
London Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Copnor and the 46th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Cornerstone House, 120 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-06-09 | £102,563 |
| Flat 1 Cornerstone House, 120 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-01-31 | £119,301 |
| Flat 28 Cornerstone House, 120 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-02-23 | £165,925 |
| Flat 24 Cornerstone House, 120 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-12-15 | £96,660 |
| Flat 28 Cornerstone House, 120 London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-06-09 | £166,133 |
PO2 0NB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
PO2 0NB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,081 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 | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant School North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isambard Brunel Junior School Wymering Road , North End PO2 7HX | - not rated | 562 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 | 3,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 3,977 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 | 1,572 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 1,753 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 | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,839 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 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 955 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 | 618 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Centre for Children Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North End Cafe | Shop, 106 London Road | 57 yd | |
| Napoli's Pizza & Pasta | 117 London Road, Portsmouth | 91 yd | |
| Roberto's | 101 London Road, Portsmouth | 91 yd | |
| Laughter's Kitchen | 105 London Road, Portsmouth | 91 yd | |
| Blue Cobra | 87 London Road, Portsmouth | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarence Pub | Public House, 118 London Road | 30 yd | |
| Portsmouth Post Office Social Club | 134A, London Road | 81 yd | |
| Thatchers | Public House, 95 London Road | 100 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Public House, 163 London Road | 109 yd | |
| Sir John Baker | 80 London Road, Portsmouth | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Garden Restaurant & Takeaway | 116 London Road, Portsmouth | 86 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's Hamburger Express | 102 London Road, Portsmouth | 86 yd | |
| Ken's Kebabs And Speedy Pizza | 97 London Road, Portsmouth | 88 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 139 London Road, Portsmouth | 110 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 171 London Road, Portsmouth | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 86 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 138 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 278 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 529 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 23 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 741 yd | |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 959 yd |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 963 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 | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.